Gastroccult® TEST FOR GASTRIC OCCULT BLOOD AND pH
 
 
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Gastroccult® is a rapid screening test designed for detecting the presence of occult blood and determining the pH of gastric aspirate or vomitus. The Gastroccult® Slide Test is for In Vitro Diagnostic Use as an aid in the diagnosis and management of various gastric conditions which may be encountered in intensive care areas, the emergency room, surgical recovery room, and other clinical settings. The identification of occult blood can be useful in the early detection of gastric trauma or deteriorating gastric condition, while pH may be of use in evaluating antacid therapy' 1-5. Standard fecal