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Helicobacter pylori Antibody

Test Code
HPYLG


Alias/See Also
H. pylori Antibody


CPT Codes
86677

Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL of whole blood (1.0 mL of serum or plasma)


Minimum Volume
0.6 mL of whole blood (0.3 mL of serum or plasma)


Transport Container
Serum Separator (gold top), Heparinized plasma (mint or green top)


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days


Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Turn around time: 24 hours.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.