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Gastric Occult Blood

Test Code
8806


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


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



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.