Test Code LAB1029 Fetal vs. Maternal Blood in Newborn’s Stool (APT Test)

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 83033

Performing Laboratory

Peninsula Regional Medical Center - Special Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Only grossly bloody specimen is acceptable for this test. Submit specimen in a screw-capped, plastic container.

Specimen stable 24 hours at room temperature.

Reference Values

No fetal hemoglobin found