ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Gastric Analysis : 0020149

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
 
 

 

 

 
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