Occult Blood (Faeces)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FOCC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0372

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

LabPLUS Special Techniques

Sample Stability

Sample stable at room temperature for up to 24hours.

Synonyms

FOB, FIT test, Blood in Faeces

Turnaround Time

0 hours

Turnaround time not applicable as test not offered at LabPLUS Special Techniques.

Specimen Type

• Faecal

Specimen Type

• Faecal

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Please refer to Additional Information below

Preferred

• Faeces Container (White Lid)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• N/A

Acceptable

• N/A

Laboratory Notes

Faecal samples - minimum 2g
Store frozen at -20 degrees Celsius on arrival at LabPLUS.

Place samples in the Chemistry Special Techniques tray.

All samples go to Special Techniques to be Triaged

Samples that need to go to LTA will be identified by Special Techniques staff and the test code FOLT will be added (delete FOCC), take to sendaway staff with a copy of the request form

Contact Information