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Occult Blood, Gastric

Additional Codes

LAB696

Performing Laboratory

MBMC-Microbiology

Methodology

Peroxidase-Like Activity (Gastroccult)

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Gastric contents or vomitus

Container/Tube: Gastroccult slide

Specimen Volume: Adequate amount

Additional Information: This test can not be performed on a Seracult (stool) slide.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

Negative

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82273