Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
GAST 10
Methodology
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Patient fast for 12 hours prior to collection is recommended.
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST).
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
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
82938
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2012735 | Gastrin, 10 Minute | 16890-6 |
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Aliases
- gastrin hormone blood levels
- Gastrin, Serum
Gastrin, 10 Minute