GASTRIC OCCULT BLOOD

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: GOB
UPHSM LIS Test #: 929
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Gastric aspirate or vomitus
Collection Info:
Capped container.

Methods

Gastroccult card and developer.

Clinical Utilities

Rapid screening test for detecting the presence of occult blood in gastric aspirate or vomitus.

CPT Codes

82271

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

Negative