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Test Code GOB Occult Blood, Gastric

Performing Laboratory

Christian Northeast - Urinalysis

Methodology

Peroxidase Activity

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type:  Gastric contents or vomitus

Container/Tube:  Sterile container

Specimen Volume:  0.5 mL

Additional Information:  This test can not be performed on a Seracult or Hemoccult (stool) slide.

 

Specimen tranport temperature:  Ambient

Reference Value

Negative

Day(s) Test set up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory

Routine: within 4 hours

CPT Code

82273