Test Code GB Occult Blood, Gastric
Performing Laboratory
Chilton Hospital Laboratory-HematologyMethodology
Guaiac OxidationSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Gastric secretion or vomitusContainer/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Additional Information: Specimen source is required.
Specimen Transport Temperature
AmbientReference Values
NegativeDay(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayAvailable STAT
Turnaround Time:
Routine-8 hours