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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:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
3-4 weeks
Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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