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Epic EAP: LAB1004
Epic Description: GASTRIN FOR SECRETIN
Collection Limitations
Cannot be collected by phlebotomists. Samples are collected by Gastro Department personnel.
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel – Place immediately on ice. |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel – Place immediately on ice. | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Place tube immediately on ice after collection. Specimens must be clearly labelled with times.
Usual collect times are: -10 minutes, -5 minutes, 0, 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 25, +30 minutes.
Send a separate request for each specimen.
Centrifuge specimen, aliquot serum into plastic vial. Label aliquot clearly with time. Freeze specimen immediately. Transport frozen on dry ice.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 0.5 mL
Minimum 0.2 mL
Performing Lab
Special Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
Twice/Week
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Keep tube on ice and process immediately Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Label aliquot clearly with time. Transport to laboratory. Freeze specimen immediately if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
82938