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Test Code GB Occult Blood, Gastric

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Hematology

Methodology

Guaiac Oxidation

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Gastric secretion or vomitus

Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen

Additional Information: Specimen source is required.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Turnaround Time:

Routine-8 hours