Test Contains (LOINC): Occult Blood Gastric Fluid (2334-1)
Sample Type: Gastric Fluid
Preferred Container: Standard Transport Tube
Minimal Sample Volume: 0.5 mL
Handling Instructions
Transfer 1 mL gastric fluid to a Standard Transport Tube.
Client Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Unsuitable Specimen: Fecal specimens.
Frequency: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Expected Turn Around: 1 – 2 Days
Responsible Dept: Reference Lab
Referral Lab Code: 0060310
Methodology: Qualitative Colorimetry
Notes: Limit ingestion of raw fruits and vegetables and incompletely cooked meat.
