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HelpTEST ID GASTOCC OCCULT BLOOD, GASTRIC
Infectious
Performing Laboratory
NRLS-Microbiology
Specimen Type
Gastric aspirate or vomitus collected in sterile container
Specimen Required
Gastric aspirate or vomitus in a screw-capped, sterile container submitted to the laboratory ASAP.
1. Label tube with patient name (first and last) or other unique identifier, patient hospital
identification number, date and time of draw, collector initials, and test(s) being
ordered.
2. Promptly forward specimen to laboratory at ambient temperature.
**Specimen source must be noted**
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 ml
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric Aspirate / Vomitus | Room Temperature (preferred) | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided
Rejection Criteria
-Specimens submitted on occult blood cards
-Specimens other than gastric aspirates or vomitus