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GASTRIC OCCULT BLOOD

Message
detects pH and the presence of occult blood in gastric specimens


Test Code
OBG


CPT Codes
82271

Preferred Specimen
Gastric contents


Minimum Volume
N/A


Instructions
submit the gastric specimen itself or if little specimen is collected the specimen is applied to the gastricult test card and the card is submitted.


Transport Container
Sterile, leakproof container for the gastric specimen

or the gastricult card itself with the specimen applied.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
4 days at room temperature for presence of blood. pH must be read within 30 seconds of sample application.


Methodology
buffered guaiac test for the presence of blood

Setup Schedule
when received


Report Available
1 hour


Limitations
incompletely cooked meat and raw fruits and vegatable may give false positive results. pH not reported on previously inoculated cards



Last Updated: November 28, 2023


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.