Gastrin (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Gastrin (Blood)

Alternate Names	Gastrin Level
Test Code	GAST
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Patient must be fasting. If patient is not fasted, then testing cannot proceed. Peptic ulcer medication should be withdrawn 2 weeks prior to the test unless contraindicated.
Collection Instructions	Specimen collected after a 12 hour fast. Collect on ice and send to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Transport Instructions	Transport on ice
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	None
Min Test Volume	2mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	SI
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze within 5 hours of collection. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to Heidelberg laboratory frozen in BioFreeze bottle. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Chemical Pathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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