Test ID: GCC
Gallstone Cholesterol Content
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Gallstone
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: Entire gallstone
Collection Instructions:
1. Rinse stone with distilled or demineralized water.
2. Securely cap vial.
Additional Information:
1. Specimen source is required.
2. Indicate patient's age and sex.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Gallstone | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Frozen | ||
| Refrigerated | ||
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