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Test ID: FPEPS S

Pepsinogen I, Serum

Test Overview

Method

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Result Included

Pepsinogen I

Aliases/Synonyms

PG I; PG-I

Specimen

Specimen Type

Serum
Plasma

Containers

Preferred Containers

Red top (no additive)

Acceptable Containers

Gold top (clot activator & gel); Lavender top (EDTA)

Volume

Sample Volume

3.0 mL

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Patient Preparation

Patient should be fasting 10 to 12 hours prior to specimen collection. Antacids or other medications affecting stomach acidity or gastrointestinal motility should be discontinued, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection.

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send frozen.

Stability

Frozen
14 days

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

14 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Pepsinogen I
    ng/mL
    24 - 214

    Comment

    This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Inter Science Institute. Values obtained with different methods, laboratories, or kits cannot be used interchangeably with the results on this report.

    The results cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of malignant disease.

Referral Location

Out-of-Country

Interface & Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Name Result Codes Units
FPEPS S Pepsinogen I, Serum 64472 ng/mL

Test Version

Last Updated

2024-12-04