Methodology
Guaiac
Synonyms
Gastroccult
Specimen Type
See Below
Performing Lab
RCHSD Microbiology
Epic ID
LAB696
Lab Test Days
Upon receipt
Standard TAT
1 day
Stat TAT
1 hour
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Gastric aspirate or Vomitus
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Collect in a sterile screw-capped container and immediately transport to laboratory.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Immediately transport to laboratory
Test Volume Required
0.5 ml
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 ml
Processing Instructions
Refer to microbiology processing manual
CPT Codes
82271
Revised
08-04-17
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