Fecal Leukocytes Stain
Access Medical Labs
Sample type: Stool
Requires fasting: No
At home test
Details
This test detects fecal leukocytes. The presence of leukocytes is indicative of inflammation, and they are commonly associated with the presence of pathogens.
- Fecal Leukocytes
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 3 business days after the lab receives samples.
Details
This test detects fecal leukocytes. The presence of leukocytes is indicative of inflammation, and they are commonly associated with the presence of pathogens.
What type of sample is required for this test?
Stool
Test Resources
For more information, please consult your healthcare provider.
3 business days
Sample collection requires a test kit that will be shipped to you. You will collect your sample at home.
If you have ordered additional Access Medical Labs tests, YOU MUST ship all of your samples together.
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): Fresh, unpreserved stool in a cup
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: NA
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Clean, leak-proof, screw-cap plastic container
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (Cold Packs)
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 48 hours
- Reject Criteria: NA
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
