Occult Blood, Gastric Fluid, Point of Care Testing (POCT)
| Abbrev Code: | OBLDG | ||
| Order Code: | POC54 | Order Name: | Occult Blood Gastric POCT |
| Synonyms: | Gastric pH | ||
| Methodology: | Gastroccult slide | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82271 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Gastric fluid |
| Optimal Volume: | 3 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Contraindications: | False positive interferences are caused by dietary-peroxidases in raw vegetables and in uncooked fruit and to a lesser extent by myoglobin in uncooked meat. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not store. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Point of Care (CSC Maple Grove, UMMC East Bank, UMMC West Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Blood: Negative pH: 1.5-3.5. |
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