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HelpTest Code GASOB OCCULT BLOOD, GASTRIC FLUID
Methodology
Color Reaction (Gastroccult®)
Useful for screening to detect the presence of occult blood in gastric aspirate.
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Clean, screw-capped
container(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of gastric contents or
vomitus
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
Negative
Performing Laboratory
Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82273
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient