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Test Code Drug Sc G Gastric Drug Screen

Important Note

See "Special Instructions" section or contact Laboratory Send Outs Departmentt (206) 987-2563 for extensive list of drugs screened for in gastric contents.

Clinical System Name

Gastric Drug Screen

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Gastric Specimen

Container(s): Sterile Leak-Proof Container

Preferred Vol: 40.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 10.0 mL

Note:

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: 2 - 4 C

Storage location: Place in the CPA refrigerator Send Outs rack.

 

Off-site collection:

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Gastric Specimen Room temp N
  Refrigerated < 24 h
  Frozen N

 

Performing Laboratory

Harborview Medical Center

325 9th Ave, Room GWH47

Seattle, WA 98104

 

Phone Number: (206) 744-3451

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

Synonyms

Gastric Drug Screen
GTXS
Toxic Screen, Gastric Only

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
Y Daily 3 - 5 d

 

Methodology

Method: Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GCMS)

Analytical Volume: 10.0 mL gastric

Limitations:

Reference Range

Negative

CPT Codes

G0431

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name: Drug screen, Gastric (Qualitative)
Reference Test Number: GTXS
Instructions: See protocol for STAT sendouts. If not ordered STAT, send out Monday through Friday with the UW courier.

 

Special Instructions

Drugs Detected by "Drug screen, Gastric (Qualitative)"