Fecal Leukocytes
- Synonyms: Smear for WBC-Stool
- LIS Mnemonic: STSM
Collect
*See Remarks below*
Volume Required
Stool: 1 teaspoon ; Rectal: 1 swab
Minimum Required
Same as volume required
Transport
Send within 2 hours at room temperature--Cells will lyse during time delays.
Processing
If specimen submitted in Enteric Transport Media (ETM) it is acceptable for up to 72 hours after collection.
Unacceptable conditions
Fresh stool >2 hours after collection. Refrigerated specimen
Days Performed
Daily
Reported
Same day
CPT
87205
Methodology
Gram Stain
Remarks
SPECIMEN COLLECTION INFORMATION
Stool specimen in a sterile leak-proof screw cap container or in Enteric Transport Medium (ETM)
Rectal swab with double swab culture device
Also known as Smear for WBC-Stool
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