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Occult Blood, Gastric

Test Code
OCCBG


Preferred Specimen
Gastric aspirate or vomitus on Gastroccult


Transport Container
Gastric aspirate or vomitus on Gastroccult Test card


Transport Temperature
Specimen on Gastroccult slide, stable for 4 days at room temp..


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
A rapid screening test designed to detect the presence of occult blood in gastric aspirate or vomitus specimens.




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.