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OCCULT BLOOD GASTRIC / DUODENUM

Test Code
LAB696


CPT Codes
82271

Includes
Presence or absence of blood


Preferred Specimen
gastric fluid


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
The specimen should be submitted to the lab as soon as possibile after collection, preferably in less than 1 hour.


Transport Container
Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Methodology
Chromogenic

Setup Schedule
daily


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Microbiology



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.