Back to Test Directory0508 : Gastrin, Serum
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
Gastrin, Serum
Methodology:
Immunoassay
Clinical Utility:
For the diagnosis and monitoring of gastrin-secreting tumors, gastric ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Increased in pernicious anemia.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
0508-2
Turnaround Time:
11 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
1 mL Aliquot Tube-Serum
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliquot Tube-Serum | 1 | STRICT Frozen | 30 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
ALQS: Place 1-3 mL of serum in transport tube. Label as serum; refrigerate or freeze as required.
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: Place 1-3 mL of serum in transport tube. Label as serum and freeze.
Specimen Comment:
Dietary supplements containing biotin may interfere in assays and may skew analyte results to be either falsely high or falsely low. For patients receiving the recommended daily doses of biotin, draw samples at least 8 hours following the last biotin supplementation. For patients on mega-doses of biotin supplements, draw samples at least 72 hours following the last biotin supplementation.
Alternative Specimen:
Aliquot Serum- Red Top
Billing:
CPT Codes:
82941 x 1
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CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only. Accuracy of CPT presented should be validated prior to consideration for billing.
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