Methodology
Enzyme immuno-absorbent assay (EIA)
Synonyms
Fecal WBC, fecal leukocytes
Specimen Type
Stool
Performing Lab
RCHSD Microbiology
Epic ID
LAB731
Lab Test Days
upon receipt
Standard TAT
24 Hours
Stat TAT
1 Hour
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Stool, random collection
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Place fresh stool specimen in clean container and transport to lab. Do not use transport media.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
must be received by the lab within 14 days of collection
Rejection Criteria
Specimens in transport media or preservatives.
Test Volume Required
0.05 grams of fresh stool (size of a pea)
Minimum Test Volume
0.05 grams (size of a pea)
Processing Instructions
Refer to microbiology processing manual
Comments
Fecal samples from breast-fed infants should not be used with this assay.
CPT Codes
89055
Revised
08-02-17