OCCULT BLOOD GASTRIC FLUIDS/pH

Message
CHEMISTRY


Test Code
OCC BLD GASTRIC/pH


Alias/See Also
OCCULT BLOOD/pH GASTRIC FLUID, pH/BLOOD GASTRIC FLUID, PH/BLOOD GASTRIC FLUIDS


Includes
GASTRIC OCCULT BLOOD, GASTERIC pH, INTERNAL CONTROL


Preferred Specimen
Gastric contents.
Samples on fecal occult blood cards are NOT acceptable.


Minimum Volume
2mLs


Instructions
COLLECT GASTERIC FLUID CONTENTS AND SEND TO LAB


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 5 days


Methodology
SLIDE TEST

Setup Schedule
DAILY


Reference Range
NEGATIVE


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519



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