Gastrin

Test Name

Gastrin

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Serum

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Red microtainers

Summary Test Name

Gastrin

Minimum Volume

1 ml serum

Specimen Transport

Frozen

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, freeze until shipped

Patient Preparation

Collect specimen only at UPC lab. Do not draw at off-site clinics.

Reference Value

Accompanies report