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HelpEpic Code LAB8120 Occult Blood, Gastric Fluid (Gastroccult®)
Interface Order Alias
10211
Clinical Information
Gastroccult® is a rapid screening test designed for detecting the presence of occult blood in gastric aspirate or vomitus. The identification of gastric occult blood can be useful in the detection of gastric trauma or deteriorating gastric conditions.
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| Sterile Container with Screw-on Lid |
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Gastric Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile, screw-top container.
Volume: 10 mL
Minimum volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: No additive. Secure cap to avoid leaks. Leaky specimens may be canceled for recollection.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Ambient: Send to Laboratory as soon as possible
Refrigerate: 24 hours
Laboratory Retention: 4 day
Test Frequency
Availability daily, usual TAT 24 hours
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Department
Microbiology
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph Laboratory, St. Joseph, MI
Methodology
Manual
CPT
82271
CDM Code
3018227101
Epic Test ID
1230100990
LOINC
Occult Bld Gastric: 2334-1
Reviewed Date
9/7/2023