ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0020149: Gastric Analysis

Test Mnemonic: GASTRIC
Methodology: Titration

Performed: Mon-Fri

Reported: 1-4 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: Gastric aspirate.

Transport: 10 mL gastric aspirate at 2-8°C. (Min: 1 mL)

Pediatric Collection/Transport: 1 mL gastric aspirate at 2-8°C.

Remarks: Record collection time interval on transport tube and test request form.

Stability: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable 

Reference Interval:
Report includes: time, volume, color, and initial pH.
Hydrogen ion concentration: 10-50 mmol/L

CPT Code(s):
82928