Test Overview
Clinical Utility
For the diagnosis and monitoring of gastrin-secreting tumours, gastric ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Increased in pernicious anemia.
Method
Immunoassay (IA)
Result Included
Gastrin
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumVolume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Patient Preparation
Fasting (12 h)
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
See Additional Information
Handling Information
Separate and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.
Additional Information
Dietary supplements containing biotin may interfere in assays and may skew analyte results to be either falsely high or falsely low. For patients receiving the recommended daily doses of biotin, draw samples at least 8 hours following the last biotin supplementation. For patients on mega-doses of biotin supplements, draw samples at least 72 hours following the last biotin supplementation.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| Unacceptable | Unacceptable | 28 days |
If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Not frozen |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
5 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Gastrinpg/mL<5 y: Not Established
5 - 17 y: <65
≥18 y: ≤100
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GASTRIN | GASTRIN | 63038 | pg/mL |
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30