Fecal Leukocyte Stain
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Stool
Requires fasting: No
Sample collection required at Quest Diagnostics location
Details
Fecal Leukocyte Stain - The presence of leukocytes is an indicator of inflammation. Generally, inflammation is a product of bacteria-host interaction.
- Leukocytes, Stool
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
Fecal Leukocyte Stain - The presence of leukocytes is an indicator of inflammation. Generally, inflammation is a product of bacteria-host interaction.
What type of sample is required for this test?
10 grams or 10 mL stool collected in Zn-PVA or Total-Fix® transport vial
Test Resources
For more information, please consult your healthcare provider.
2–5 business days
Avoid taking barium for 7 days prior to sample collection.
Collection Options with Fullscript
Sample collection requires a test kit that can be picked up at a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics collection guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 10 grams or 10 mL stool or fecal pus collected in a Total-Fix® transport vial
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 5 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Total-Fix transport vial
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 30 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Unpreserved stool • Stools preserved in transport media other than Total-Fix or Zn-PVA
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
