| Test Name: Gastrin | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | |||
| PLS Test Code | GAST | Laboratory | Biochemistry |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Serum |
| Container | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Container colour | White |
| Multiple specimens | |||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 9 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | 6-55 pmol/L | ||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 2 Weeks | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Fortnightly | Transport | 4 degrees C (On Ice) |
| Special Requirements | Avoid haemolysis; haemolysed samples are unsuitable. Must be received in laboratory within 5 hours of collection. | ||
| Patient Preparation | Fasting samples (at least 10 hrs) | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 04-Sep-2008 (Version: 1.01) | ||