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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
Storage Instructions:

Spin, separate and freeze serum, transport frozen. Patient must fast for 12 hours prior. If possible, withdraw acid control medication.

External Laboratory:
St Vincents Hospital
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