Pathology Handbook

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Gastrin
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To

Gastrin

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

GASTRIN

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Fasting Sample

Patient must be fasted for at least 12 hrs.
If possible withdraw acid control medication.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature
Send to lab immediately

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

Dorevitch Pathology

Additional Notes:

Sent to Dorevtich Pathology, due to cessation of testing at St Vincent's Pathology Nov 2023

Note: Serum gastrin concentration may be falsely decreased in people taking biotin supplements. Unless medical contraindicated, supplements should be withheld at least 3-5 days before testing.