Gastrin, 2 Minute
Also known as: GAST 2
Use
The Gastrin, 2 Minute test is used to measure the level of gastrin in the blood. This can help diagnose conditions related to abnormal hormone production such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Monitoring gastrin levels can also aid in managing and assessing treatment effectiveness for related disorders.
Special Instructions
It is recommended that the patient fast for 12 hours prior to specimen collection to ensure accurate results.
Limitations
The Gastrin, 2 Minute test may yield inaccurate results if the patient has not fasted as recommended or if the specimen is lipemic or hemolyzed. Additionally, plasma, tissue, or urine samples are not acceptable, as they may affect the test results' validity.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (CLIA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 42624-7
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Serum separator tube (SST).
Collection Instructions
Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Patient Preparation
Patient fast for 12 hours prior to collection is recommended.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated.
Causes for Rejection
Plasma, Tissue or Urine. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | 1 month |