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Gastrin
| Item | Value | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||||
| Test code | GAST | ||||||
| Performed by | Quest | ||||||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||||||
| Method | Chemiluminescence | ||||||
| Patient Preparation | Overnight fasting is required, preferably ≥ 12 hours. | ||||||
| Collection Instructions | Chill tube on ice prior to collection. Bring to lab on ice immediately after collection. | ||||||
| Container type | Red top, or Gold top (on ice) | ||||||
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood | ||||||
| Sample type | Serum | ||||||
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum | ||||||
| Min. Volume | 0.5 mL serum | ||||||
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Not delivered on ice. Sample hemolyzed or lipemic. | ||||||
| Processing notes | Process immediately. Freeze at -20°C. Order Quest # 478X. | ||||||
| Ref Lab Rejection Criteria | Received thawed. | ||||||
| Units | pg/mL | ||||||
| Normal range |
Note: reference ranges apply to fasting samples only. |
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| Synonyms | Secretin stimulation test | ||||||
| Stability | Refrigerated 5 hours, frozen at -20C 1 month. | ||||||
| Turn around times | Test performed 3 days a week. Turnaround time: 6-7 days. | ||||||
| LOINC code | 2333-3 | ||||||
| Last Updated | 12/19/2012 4:30:07 PM | ||||||
| Entry Number | 416 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667