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Occult Blood, Misc

Test Code
OBMIS


CPT Codes
82271

Includes
pH, Gastroccult


Preferred Specimen

Fresh Gastric Aspirate or Vomitus



Minimum Volume
A few drops


Instructions

OBMIS-This Test is for Gastric Specimens only



Transport Container

Sterile Specimen Container



Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
24 Hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Age of Specimen


Methodology
Gastroccult

Setup Schedule

Daily on Receipt



Report Available
Upon Completion of Analysis


Limitations
Antacids, Food, Age of Specimen


Reference Range

Negative for Blood, 1-7 pH



Clinical Significance

Detects blood in vomitus





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.