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HelpTest Code OBLGAS Body Fluid Blood (Gastric Occult)
Additional Codes
| Epic ID | LAB696 |
Specimen Requirements
Collect 2 mL of body fluid.
Add appropriate label comment: PLEURAL, PERITON, PERICARD, SYNOVIAL, THORACEN, ASCITES, PARACENT, GASTRIC, NG DRAIN, CSF, OTHER, EMESIS
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Room Temp | 24 hours | X |
| Refrigerated | 3 days |
Performing Lab
Allen Hospital Laboratory
Marshalltown Laboratory
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
1 hour
Reference Range
Negative
CPT Code Information
82271