ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Gastric Analysis : 0020149

Mnemonic: GASTRIC

Methodology: Quantitative Titration
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-4 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Gastric aspirate.

Specimen Preparation: Transport 10 mL gastric aspirate. (Min: 1 mL) Record collection time interval on transport tube and test request form.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
Report includes: time, volume, color, and initial pH.
Hydrogen ion concentration: 10-50 mmol/L
CPT Code(s): 82930