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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

Rejected Due To

Unlabeled specimens
Specimen applied on wrong side of card
QC area contaminated by gastric sample
Gastroccult card is past the expiration date

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