Gastrin
Order Name
GASTRIN
Test Number: 3601300
Revision Date 12/10/2022
Test Number: 3601300
Revision Date 12/10/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Gastrin
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Immunochemiluminometric (ICMA) | 2333-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.5 mL (0.3 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.3 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Container Detail: LC PP Specimen Storage: FREEZE immediately. Specimen Collection: Separate serum from cells. Transfer the serum into a LabCorp PP transpak frozen purple tube with screw cap (LabCorp ID 49482). Freeze immediately and maintain frozen until tested. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple test on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACT TEST REQUESTED. Special Instructions: This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : Not Available, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 2-4 Days |
| Clinical Use | Aids in diagnosis of carcinoid and gastrinoma tumors. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 004390 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 004390 |
| CPT Code(s) | 82941 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |