Occult Bld Gastric Fl (GOC)

Department: Chemistry
Test Synonym(s): LAB696, GOC, Gastric Fluid Occult Blood, Gastroccult, Occult Blood Gastric Fluid
Test Components: Occult Blood Gastric Fluid, pH Gastric
CPT Codes: 82271
Methodology: Guaiac Test (Occult Blood) Dye (pH)
Reference Range: Occult Blood Gastric Fluid = Negative
Tube Type: Sterile container
Specimen: Gastric Asp; Gastric Contents/Vomitus
Volume: 0.5 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Temperature: Room temperature (15-30 C)
Stability: Room temperature: 1 day; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: N/A
Reasons for Rejection: Fecal specimens are not valid for use with this test system
Days Performed: Daily
Times Performed: Continuous
TAT: 2 hours

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