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Home Our Specialties Department of Pathology Lab Catalogue STOOL FOR OCCULT BLOOD

STOOL FOR OCCULT BLOOD

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Lab Section Category	Microbiology
Specimen Collection	Stool
Storage/Transport	• Specimen should reach the Microbiology Laboratory within 1 hour of collection. • If delay in transportation cannot be avoided, specimens may be stored at 2 to 8°C for up to 48 hours.
Methodology	Immunochromatographic reaction using antibodies specific to human Hb.
Test Result	Negative: “Stool for Occult blood: Negative” Positive: “Stool for Occult blood: Positive”
Turnaround Time	24 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up	Daily
Additional Information	-
Sample Rejection	Specimens received more than 48 hours after collection.