Gastrin
0070075
Ordering Recommendation
Aids in diagnosis of carcinoid and gastrinoma tumors.
Mnemonic
GAST
Methodology
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
Specimen Required
- Patient Preparation
- Patient fast for 12 hours prior to collection is recommended.
- Collect
- Serum separator tube.
- Specimen Preparation
- Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
- Storage/Transport Temperature
- Refrigerated.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Plasma, Tissue or Urine. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
- Remarks
- Stability
- After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
0-100 pg/mL
Interpretive Data
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0070075 | Gastrin | 2333-3 |
Aliases
- gastrin hormone blood levels
- Gastrin, Serum