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Gastric Acidity, Titratable
| Item | Value | ||||
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| Approval req'd? | No | ||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||
| Test code | GAA | ||||
| Performed by | Quest | ||||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||||
| Method | Titration | ||||
| Patient Preparation | Procedure must be scheduled in advance with the GI motility lab, 400 Parnassus, room A6102, x39383. Contact the GI motility lab regarding instructions for ordering, patient preparation, etc. |
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| Collection Instructions | Record the volume of each sample and submit an aliquot of 10 mL (min. 6 mL) to the laboratory for titration. If the volume of a specimen is less than 6 mL, the specimen can be pooled with the specimen from the next collection interval. Do NOT pool pre- and post-stimulation specimens. | ||||
| Container type | Clean container or urine cup | ||||
| Amount to Collect | See preferred volume | ||||
| Sample type | Gastric fluid | ||||
| Preferred volume | 10 mL for each sample | ||||
| Min. Volume | 6 mL each sample | ||||
| Processing notes | Refrigerate and submit each entire sample. Order Quest # 10945X for each sample. | ||||
| Units | mEq/L | ||||
| Normal range |
Basal acid output (BAO) is normally < 5 mmol/h and peak output 5-40 mmol/h. |
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| Synonyms | Titratable acidity | ||||
| Turn around times | Test run Tuesday and Friday. Turnaround time: 2-6 days. | ||||
| Additional information | This test is little used today, primarily to determine whether or not an elevated gastrin level is due to achlorhydria or to monitor the adequacy of medical therapy of a gastrinoma. In the basal state the volume and acid production in each interval should be about the same. Peak acid output is computed from the output in the two highest consecutive 15 minute intervals multiplied by 2. The acid output titratable to pH 7.0 is reported for each sample. Total acid output in each sample may be calculated by multiplying the total acidity (in mmol/L) x total sample volume (in liters). |
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| LOINC code | 14583-9 | ||||
| Last Updated | 6/14/2011 12:06:29 PM | ||||
| Entry Number | 414 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667