Occult Blood, Gastric
CPT Code(s): | 82271; 83986 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Limit ingestion of raw fruits and vegetables and incompletely cooked meat. Collect:Gastric fluid. Specimen Preparation:Transfer 1 mL gastric fluid to an RDL Standard Transport Tube (RDL Supply #43115). (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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