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Occult Blood, Feces
Alternative Names/Synonyms
Fecal Occult Blood, FOBT
Laboratory
Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section
Biochemistry
Specimen Type
Feces
Test Code
OCBLD
Clinical Significance
Screening for colorectal cancer.
Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)
Feces
Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)
Hemoccult II Rapid Test Card
Collection Requirements
Fecal sample must be properly applied to Hemocccult II Rapid Test Card prior to sending sample to the laboratory.
Collection Instructions
Cause for Rejection
Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance
Instrument, Methodology
Hemoccult II Rapid Test, colourimetric
Test Availability
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
STAT Turnaround Time
1 hour
Routine Turnaround Time
3 hours
Reference Ranges
Negative
In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.
Laboratory Contact Information
416-586-4800 extension 4688