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HelpTest Code Gastroccult Gastroccult (Gastric Occult Blood and pH)
Additional Codes
YRMC Care Test Code - LAB8001
Sunquest Test Code - GASC
Performing Laboratory
Yuma Regional Medical Center Laboratory - Microbiology Department
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Specimen Requirements
Submit one of the following in a sterile container or aspirate trap:
Gastric Aspirate - minimum volume - 1 ml
Vomitus - minimum volume - 1 ml
LOINC Code
Gastric Occult Blood - 2334-1
Gastric pH - 2749-0
Reference Values
Gastric Occult Blood - Negative
pH - 2.5 - 7.5
Methodology
Gastric Occult Blood - buffered guaiac
pH - color indicator of change in hydrogen ion concentration
Specimen Transport and Stability Information
Submit specimen to laboratory as soon as possible after collection.
Stability:
Room Temperature - 24 hours
Refrigerated - 5 days
Test Classification and CPT Code
CLIA Waived Test
FDA Cleared - No Modifications
CPT Codes:
82271
83986