OCCULT BLOOD, GASTRIC
| Synonyms: | Gastroccult |
| Computer Code: | GSBLD |
| Specimen Collection: | Gastric specimen or vomitus collected in a clean, sealed, plastic or glass container. Transport to lab immediately. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Store at room temperature. |
| Reference Values: | Negative Gastric Blood (gBLD) Gastric pH = 2-7 |
| Lab Code: | Hematology |
| Requisition: | FLD/ FCL |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 4 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | contact lab |
| CPT Code(s): | 82271 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |