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Test Code LAB4148 OCCULT BLOOD, GASTRIC

Specimen Type

Gastric content/Emesis 

Collection Instructions

Collect in leakproof container and transport to lab promptly.

Specimen Volume

1 mL

Turnaround Time

STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Sample Stability

Room temp: 24 hrs
Refrigerated: 5 days

Method

Guaiac

Reference Ranges

Occult Blood, Gastric Negative

Test Components

Occult Blood, Gastric

CPT Codes

82271