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