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H Pylori Breath Test

Test Code
LAB572


CPT Codes
83013

Preferred Specimen
Special Collection Kit


Instructions
This test can only be performed on specimens from patients >3 years old. Patients 3-17 years of age must use test code 92491 - Helicobacter pylori, Urea Breath Test, Pediatric


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Infra-red Spectrophotometry (IR)



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.