Gastrin test Shankar-road

GASTRIN TEST

DESCRIPTION – a gastrin test measures the level of the hormone gastrin in the blood. Gastrin is produced by cells, called G cells, in the stomach lining. When food enters the stomach, G cells trigger the release of gastrin in the blood.

METHODOLOGY – quantitative chemiluminiscent immunoassay

TURN AROUND TIME – 1-2 days

SPECIMEN REQUIERED –

PATIENT PREPARATION – patient fast for 12 hours prior to collection is recommended

COLLECT – serum separator tube

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – transfer 1 ml of serum to transport tube

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – refrigerated

STABILITY – ambient: 8 hours; refrigerated: 1 week; frozen: 1 month

UNACCEPTABLE CONDITION – plasma, tissue or urine. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory