Test Code GASOB Occult Blood, Gastric Aspirate
Performing Laboratory
MaineGeneral Medical Center
Reference Values
Negative (reported as positive or negative)
Day(s) Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
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.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82270