Gastroccult

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2132
  • Soft Test Code:
  • GASR
Included Tests

Gastric Occult Blood; pH


Clinical Significance

Screening tst for detection of occult blood, can be useful in the early detection of gastric trauma or deteriorating gastric condition, while pH may be useful in evaluating antacid therapy


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Client Notes

Gastric Fluid sample is recommended to be delivered to the laboratory immediately for the application of the Gastric sample onto the Gastriccult Card after collection. 


Specimen Requirements

2.0 mL Gastric Fluid in sterile container


Transport And Storage

pH is Unstable

Occult Blood
 
24 hour Ambient
 5 days Refrigerated

Do Not Freeze


Collection Instructions

Do not collect on a Hemoccult Slide


Minimum Volume

1.0 mL


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Negative
pH: 1.50 - 3.50


Methodology:
  • Guaiac test for occult blood and a pH test
Clinical Significance

Screening tst for detection of occult blood, can be useful in the early detection of gastric trauma or deteriorating gastric condition, while pH may be useful in evaluating antacid therapy


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital
  • Parkview Huntington Hospital
  • Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
  • Parkview LaGrange Hospital
  • Parkview Noble Hospital
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Parkview Southwest
  • Parkview Wabash Hospital
  • Parkview Whitley Hospital
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Urinalysis

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01432273


CPT Coding

82271