Gastrin GA
| Method(s) | Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. |
| Transport | 1 mL serum frozen (Min: 0.5 mL). |
| Remarks | Patient Preparation: Patient fast for 12 hours prior to collection is recommended. |
| Stability | After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Plasma, tissue or urine. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens. |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 5010035 |
| CPTCode | 82941 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
|
0-100 pg/mL |
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