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Gastric Occult Blood

Test Code
LAB696


Alias/See Also
1231900016


CPT Codes
82271

Includes
OCCULT BLOOD, GASTRIC
GASTRIC PH


Preferred Specimen
Sterile screw top container


Instructions
Gastric fluid in a sterile screw top container. All specimens need to be brought to the lab immediately after collection


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days


Reference Range
Negative


Performing Laboratory
LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY ARKADELPHIA LABORATORY FORT SMITH LABORATORY VAN BUREN LABORATORY HEBER SPRINGS LABORATORY DREW COUNTY LABORATORY MALVERN LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.