Hemoccult-ICT (3 specimens)

Hemoccult-ICT (3 specimens)

Doctors who wish to order kits, please call our lab directly to set up an account before ordering. 316-684-7784

Process time: 5 to 7 business days

CPT code: 82270 (x3)

Special instructions: Collect samples from 3 consecutive bowel movements closely spaced in time. Collection card should be returned to Bio-Center Lab at the Riordan Clinic within 3 days of first specimen collection.

Patient prep: Do not collect samples three days before/after or during your menstrual period, or while you have bleeding hemorrhoids or blood in your urine, open cut on hands, or have strained during bowel movement.

Specimen volume: Samples of 3 different stools, placed onto collection card.

Minimum volume: same

Collection container: Do not open windows of collection card until ready to transfer fresh stool specimen to the card. Use clean disposable container to collect stool. Use clean wooden specimen sticks to transfer small amount of each stool specimen to the specimen card. Date & time of each specimen must be noted on the front of the card.

Transport container: Hemoccult II specimen card. Place card in sealed Ziploc bag for transport.

Transport instructions: Store card at room temperature. Protect slides from heat & volatile chemicals.

Collection instructions: Click here for PDF