Gastrin
Ordering Recommendation
Aid in diagnosis of carcinoid and gastrinoma tumors.
Methodology
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Patient fast for 12 hours prior to collection is recommended.
Serum separator tube.
Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Refrigerated.
Plasma, Tissue or Urine. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
0-100 pg/mL
Interpretive Data
FDA
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
82941
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0070075 | Gastrin | 2333-3 |
Aliases
- gastrin hormone blood levels
- Gastrin, Serum