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Gastric Occult Blood
Test Code8806
CPT Codes
82271
Preferred Specimen
3 mL gastric aspirate, submitted in a a sterile, leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat p.m.; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153