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HelpTest Code FPEPI Pepsinogen I (PG I)
Specimen Required
Patient preparation:
1. Patient should be fasting 10-12 hours prior to collection of specimen.
2. 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
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel, EDTA
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) or EDTA is acceptable.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot 3 mL serum in a plastic vial.
3. Send frozen.
Reporting Name
Pepsinogen ISpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Thawing | Â Cold reject; Warm reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
24-214 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
9 to 11 daysPerforming Laboratory
Inter Science InstituteTest Classification
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
83519
LOINC 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 |