Sign in →

Test Code APT APT Test, Stool

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare-Newark Campus

Methodology

APT-Downey Test

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  Screw-capped, clean container

Specimen:  1 g of visibily bloody stool

Collection Instructions:

Note:  Label container with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, or financial number. Date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen are also required.

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  4 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  not available