OCCULT BLOOD, GASTRIC

Test Code
OCCBLD G


CPT Codes
82271

Minimum Volume
See Transport Container for information


Instructions
Collect 0.5 ml gastric contents. Send specimen in a sterile, screw-capped container. SEND TO LAB IMMEDIATELY AFTER COLLECTION. Indicate specimen source on specimen container and request form.


Transport Container
"1 STERILE CONTAINER

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Reference Range
"Test: OCCULT BLOOD, GASTRIC
Male/Female All Ages:
Normal: NEGATIVE


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