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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB696 Occult Blood Gastric Fluid
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Fluid | Stomach | SterCont-A | ||
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 24 Hours
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 4 Days
Refrigerate: 4 Days
Frozen: NA
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| OCCULT BLOOD, GAS | 2334-1 |
| PH, GAS | 2749-0 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
82271
Performing Lab Section
Urinalysis
Performing Lab(s)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)