Test Code GASTRIC OCCULT BLOOD OCCULT BLOOD GASTRIC
Test Order Code
LAB696
Methodology
Guaiac
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-Urinalysis
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Gastric fluid or vomitus on a Gastroccult card. Send to laboratory immediately after placement on card. Indicate specimen source.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Test immediately preferred. Ambient up to 4 days.Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday,Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82271