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Occult Blood, Gastric

Test Code
OBGA TEST - NOCO


CPT Codes
82270

Preferred Specimen
Gastric contents in sterile container
 


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Completed hemoccult card


Instructions
Submit whole gastric specimen in a screw-capped, sterile container. Label container (not the lid) with two patient identifiers (full name, DOB or MR) and date and time of collection. Forward promptly.


Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Gastric content Ambient 24 hours
  Refrigerate 5 days


Methodology
Guaiac Method

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
Gastric OB: Negative (reported as positive or negative)


Performing Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Sterling Regional Medical Center



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.