Gastrin - SDL

Test Information

Name: Gastrin

Code: N1556-QD

Sample Type: Blood

Turnaround Time (TAT): 12 days

Preparation & Notes

Preferred Specimen(s) 1 mL frozen serum Methodology Immunoassay (IA) Minimum Volume 0.5 mL Patient Preparation Overnight fasting (12 hours) Collection Instructions 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.