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GASTRO
Collection:
Specimen: Either Gastric aspirate obtained by nasogastric intubation or vomitus.
Container: Plain Sterile Cup/Container
Volume: 5 mL
Stability:
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen at or below -20°C: Unacceptable
Turn Around Time (TAT):
STAT: 1 HOUR
Routine: 2 HOURS
Test Availability:
Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT
Reference Interval:
Gastric Occult Blood: Negative
pH: 1 - 4
Performing Laboratory Section
Urinalysis / UMC MAIN LABORATORY