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CPT Code for Fecal occult blood three determinations by guaiac.?
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Which of the following is the primary purpose of a guaiac test?
Detect occult Blood in fecal matter.
What does the fecal occult blood test examine?
At home, after having a bowel movement, the patient is asked to swipe a sample of stool obtained with a small stick on a card. After three such specimens are on the card, the card is then easily chemically tested for occult blood also.
What is the medical term meaning test also known as the fecal occult blood test?
The fecal occult blood test is sometimes abbreviated FOBT. Many health professionals call this test a guaiac test, although there are now other technologies available that make this name somewhat anachronistic.
What are guaiac slides used to detect?
to occult blood in the stool
What is the cpt code for occult blood in stool three guaiac test cards?
843
What department is Fecal Occult Blood Tested?
clinical chemistry
Is this true or false a test card impregnated with guaiac regent is used when testing for occult blood?
True
How much blood is needed for occult blood in stool to be positive?
There's no range in guaiac testing. The choices of results are negative or positive.
What is another name of fecal occult blood?
It means blood in the feces that is not visibly apparent.
Test also known as fecal occult blood test?
Chromium
Test also known as the fecal occult blood test?
Hemoccult
What is medical code 82306?
CPT code 82306 - Blood, occult, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay, qualitative, feces, 1-3 simultaneous determinations- Vitamin D; 25 hydroxy, includes fraction(s), if performed
