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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Gastrin

Recent changes for Gastrin

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
14th June 2024
External Laboratory

Sydney South West Pathology Service(RPA)

Dorevitch Pathology

12th June 2024
External Laboratory

St Vincents Hospital

Sydney South West Pathology Service(RPA)

Gastrin

Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
GAST
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:

Fasting serum sample required.

Patient must fast for 12 hours prior. If possible, withdraw acid control medication.

 

Notes:

Cimetidine may increase the Gastrin level

Frequency:
Fortnightly
Result Turnaround Time:
3-4 weeks
Reference Interval:

6-55 pmol/L

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW

 

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