Test Details
Mnemonic
CYIEL
Ordering Code
3400672
CPT-4 Code(s)
87207, 87015
Specimen Information
Patient Preparation
Stool must not contain barium from diagnostic procedures.
Collect
Stool in Total-Fix®
Specimen Preparation
Place 10.0 g in a Total-Fix® vial within 30 minutes of collection. Fill to the line on the transport vial.
Alternate Specimen
Stool: 10% formalin
Minimum Volume
5.0 g or 5.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Frozen sample, unpreserved stool, stool not preserved in 10% formalin or Total-Fix® vial.
Stability
Room temperature: 6 months
Refrigerated: Not recommended
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Not recommended
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Microscopic exam of Modified Acid-Fast Stain
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC