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Occult Blood, Miscellaneous (Gastric)

Test Code
OCCG


CPT Codes
82271

Preferred Specimen
1 g gastric fluid


Transport Container
plastic screw-capped container


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Methodology
Card Screen

Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Useful for the detection of blood in a gastric specimen.




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.