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Test Menu: |
Fecal occult blood/gastric occult
blood |
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CPT Codes:
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82270:
Fecal occult blood (HemaPrompt, HemaPrompt FG)
82273:
Gastric occult blood (HemaPrompt FG) |
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Test Methodology: |
Guaiac-based with developer built
into each test card.
Pulling a tab on the card after specimen application
dispenses developer. |
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Units in which test result is reported: |
Positive or negative |
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Sample Volume: |
A smear of the specimen to be
tested |
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Time to result: |
1 minute |
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CLIA Classification: |
Waived |
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Other: |
This Occult Blood testing product
features the developer solution built -in to each slide
individually, and is dispensed by pulling a tab on the slide. HemaPrompt FG has ability to test either fecal or
gastric specimens. |
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Advantages: |
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Portability
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Avoidance of cross-
contamination
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No developer bottle to lose,
misplace or misuse
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Standardized amount of
developer solution
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Same lot number for developer
solution and slide
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Only one item to stock
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HemaPrompt FG-only one test
kit needed for 2 specimen types
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HemaPrompt FG has removable
label for result charting purposes
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