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Test Code GASOB Occult Blood, Gastric Aspirate

Performing Laboratory

MaineGeneral Medical Center

Specimen Requirements

Submit 2 drops of gastric aspirate or vomitus on a HemaPromptTM FG Card. Forward promptly. If there is a delay in transport of >24 hours, send specimen refrigerated.

Note:  Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of collection, and collector’s initials.

Day(s) Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82270

Reference Values

Negative (reported as positive or negative)