Fecal WBC Smear

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Fecal WBC

Specimen Type: Feces
Container/Tube:

Preferred: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 5 ml

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Collection instructions:

Refrigerate specimen after collection if transport to the lab will be >1 hour.

2 days Refrigerated

Reported as: None seen, Few, Moderate, or Many

Reference value: None seen

Microscopic Examination

Wright stained smear

Daily / Same day / Available STAT

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