Fecal Leukocytes
Additional Codes
LAB6018
Methodology
Microscopic examination of stool for WBCs.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Stool, liquid
Container/Tube: Specimen container
Collection Instructions: Hard/solid stool specimen is not acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: results available the day of testing
Reference Values
No Leukocytes
Test Classification and CPT Coding
89055