Gastrin
Alternate Names
LC 004390
SoftLab Order Code
GASTR
Epic Order Name
GASTRIN, REF LAB LC 004390
Epic Order ID
LAB80
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
RST (Orange Top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Red/Black (Speckled Serum Tube)
Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
0.6 mL
Storage or Stability
Frozen
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; patient not fasting; specimen not received frozen; gross lipemia
Patient Preparation
The patient MUST be fasting overnight, 12-14 hours.