Gastrin
Access Medical Labs
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: Yes
Sample collection required
Details
This test measures the level of gastrin in the blood. It is primarily used for diagnosing and monitoring gastrin-secreting tumors, such as gastrinomas, which are associated with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Elevated gastrin levels can also indicate conditions like gastric ulcers or pernicious anemia. It is a valuable tool in the differential diagnosis of hypergastrinemia-related disorders.
- Gastrin
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 7 - 11 business days after the lab receives samples.
Details
This test measures the level of gastrin in the blood. It is primarily used for diagnosing and monitoring gastrin-secreting tumors, such as gastrinomas, which are associated with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Elevated gastrin levels can also indicate conditions like gastric ulcers or pernicious anemia. It is a valuable tool in the differential diagnosis of hypergastrinemia-related disorders.
What type of sample is required for this test?
Serum
Test Resources
For more information, please consult your healthcare provider.
7–11 business days
Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist, Monday - Friday only.
Your blood sample must be shipped on dry ice.
- Please reach out to the phlebotomist to see if they will provide dry ice or if you need to provide it.
- Access will provide you with a styrofoam cooler for the dry ice sample.
- You can find the nearest dry ice distributor HERE.
Please hydrate before your blood draw.
Fasting for 12 hours before your blood draw is required.
- Fasting before a blood draw means you don't eat or drink anything except water.
- Your doctor should provide any special instructions related to fasting for your test. Always follow your doctor's 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.
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing.
Preferred or Independent Phlebotomist
- Location: Use Fullscript's directory to find a local phlebotomist.
- Cost: Varies by provider; typically $30 – $80.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Contact your selected provider directly for availability. Calling by phone is recommended.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- If you have ordered additional Access Medical Labs tests, collect those samples before your blood draw and bring them with you. YOU MUST ship all of your Access Medical Labs test samples together.
- More Info:
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- If you have ordered additional Access Medical Labs tests, collect those samples before your blood draw and have them ready to ship. YOU MUST ship all of your Access Medical Labs test samples together.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 1 mL frozen serum
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 1 mL
- Collection Instructions: Overnight fasting is required, for 12 hours or more. 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.
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Frozen
- Specimen Stability: NA
- Reject Criteria: NA
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
