Test Name
Gastric Occult Blood
Availability24 hours, seven days a week
Lab Section
Microscopy
Fluid TypeGastric Fluid
Specimen Tube Type Transport
3 ml Gastric fluid in sterile container
Summary Test NameGastric Occult Blood
Specimen Preparation OutreachRefrigerate until courier pickup
Specimen StabilityRoom temperature for 24 hours, 5 days if refrigerated
Minimum Volume0.1 ml gastric fluid
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseRefrigerate until analysis
Stat Availability24 hours, seven days a week
Reference ValueNegative