Occult blood, gastric-347A

Test info

  
Occult blood, gastric
  
347A
  
82271.1
  
OBG

Specimen

  
Gastric aspirate
  
1.0 mL
  
0.5 mL
  

Random collection of gastric contents

  

Plastic Screw Cap Container

  
Vomitus
  

Refrigerated (preferred) - 5 days

Ambient - 24 hours

  
  • Improper labeling (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Specimens submitted on cloth, paper towel or swab
  • Specimens submitted on gastroccult cards
  • Delay in transport
  • Leaking container compromising the specimen

Performance

  
AHL - Urinalysis: U
  
Daily
  
1 day
  

Immunochemical

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

Negative

Billing

  
82271

Tracking

  
11/30/2001
  
01/13/2021
  
01/12/2024