Gastric Occult Blood

Test Code
1235960065


CPT Codes
82271

Preferred Specimen
Specimen in a sterile container


Instructions
1 mL gastric contents in a sterile container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 5 days


Performing Laboratory
Corning Hospital Lab



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.