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
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.
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