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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.

Processing Instructions:Centrifuge immediately
Aliquot
Freeze Immediately
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Send to lab immediately
Assay Frequency:Fortnightly
External Laboratory:Dorevitch Pathology
External Transport Instructions:Send Frozen on Dry Ice