Gastroccult Exam
Methodology
Buffered Guaiac TestPerforming Laboratory
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical CenterSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Gastric aspirateContainer/Tube: Gastroccult cardboard slide
Specimen Volume: 1 Card
Collection Instructions:
1. Specimen should be obtained by nasogastric intubation or vomitus.
2. Specimen may be placed on Gastroccult cardboard slide with applicator sticks and then delivered to laboratory.