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Test Code BF30 Occult Blood, Gastric

Synonym

  • OCBDG
  • Gastroccult

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Occult Cards
Acceptable Container/Tube: Occult Cards

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient:
     Prior to card application: 24 hours
     Post sample application: 4 days
Refrigerated: 
     Prior to card application:5 days
     Post sample application: N/A

Interpretation

Negative

Method Description

Developing solution (stabilized mixture of hydrogen peroxide and denatured alcohol) creates a reaction between hemoglobin and guaiac to produce a blue color.  

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day

Reporting Name

Occult Blood, Gastric

CPT Code Information

82271

LOINC Code Information

2334-1