Home
HelpTest ID FPEPI Pepsinogen I (PG I)
Specimen Required
Patient preparation:
1. Fasting: 10 to 12 hours, recommended
2. Antacids or other medications affecting stomach acidity or gastrointestinal motility should be discontinued, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 3 mL serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send frozen.
Reporting Name
Pepsinogen ISpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen | 14 days |
Report Available
9 to 11 daysPerforming Laboratory
Inter Science InstituteLOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FPEPI | Pepsinogen I | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FPEPI | Pepsinogen I | 2736-7 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Test Classification
This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. 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.CPT Code Information
83520
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 1 mL
Reference Values
24-214 ng/mL
Method Name
Direct ELISA