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Gastric Occult Blood

Test Code
GASTRIC OCCULT BLOOD


Alias/See Also
Chemistry


Preferred Specimen
Gastric contents.

Samples on fecal occult blood cards are NOT acceptable.




Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 5 days


Methodology
Slide test

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT 1 day


Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in the West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek, 857-203-5973


Last Updated: April 5, 2019


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