FOBIA – “Occult Blood, Fecal by Immunoassay” replaced by OBFIT – “Fecal Immunochemical Test for Occult Blood”

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Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

08/27/2024

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | August 2024

Replacement Test

FECAL IMMUNOCHEMICAL TEST FOR OCCULT BLOOD

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

FOBIA

Ordering Code

3681320

CPT-4 Codes(s)

82274

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

OBFIT

Ordering Code

3000894

CPT-4 Codes(s)

82274

Turnaround Time
2 - 3 days
Performed
Monday - Friday
Legacy Code
OBFIT
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Specimen Information

Collect

Stool in OC-Auto Sampling Bottle

Specimen Preparation

Send stool collected in an OC-Auto Sampling Bottle. Dip sampling bottle transfer wand into stool collection and place back into the OC-Auto sampling bottle. Stool must be transferred to sampling bottle within 4 hours of collection.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Unpreserved stool; Specimens received >15 days from date of collection

Stability

Room temperature: 15 days
Refrigerated: 15 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology

Qualitative Immunoassay
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Reference Range

Not detected
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Performing Laboratory

Warde Medical Laboratory
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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Interface Map for OBFIT

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Fecal Immunochemical Test for Occult Blood3000894
3000896Fecal Occult Blood29771-3No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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