Gastrin
Order Name
GAST
Revision Date 10/08/2019
Revision Date 10/08/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Gastrin
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1.0 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Serum Gel Tube | Frozen |
| Alternate 1 | 1.0 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Red Top | Frozen |
| Instructions | Patient Preparation:
1. Fasting (8 hours) required 2. For 12 hours before this test do not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins. |
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| Reference Range | See interpretive report. | |||
| Methodology | Automated Chemiluminescent Immunometric Assay | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday - Saturday |
| Expected TAT | 2 Days |
| Notes | Specimen Stability: Frozen(preferred)- 30 Days Refrigerated - 24 Hours |
| CPT Code(s) | 82941 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Mayo Medical Laboratories |