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Specimen Required
Patient preparation:
Patient should be fasting 10-12 hours prior to collection of specimen. Antacids or other medications affecting stomach acidity or gastrointestinal motility should be discontinued, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection.
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red top or SST
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum-gel tube(s) is acceptable. Separate immediately and send 3 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.
Method Name
EIA/ELISA
Reporting Name
Pepsinogen ISpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
24 - 214 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
7 to 11 daysPerforming Laboratory
Inter Science InstituteTest Classification
This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA and is designated as research use only. The analytic performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Inter Science Institute. This test is not intended for diagnosis or patient management decisions without confirmation by other medically established means.CPT Code Information
83520
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FPEPS | Pepsinogen I | 2736-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z0941 | Pepsinogen I | 2736-7 |