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Clo Test-H.Pylori

Test Code
CLO


CPT Codes
87077

Instructions

CLO Test Device collected and inoculated by physician during GI procedure. Deliver to MCL by tube system if inpatient or by courier if outreach client or affiliate.



Transport Container

CLO/1



Transport Temperature
RT


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improperly labelled, stored or transported


Methodology
Rapid Urease

Setup Schedule

Daily upon receipt



Report Available
Upon Completion of Analysis


Reference Range

Negative



Clinical Significance

H. pylori has been shown to cause active chronic gastritis and is a risk factor for gastric cancer and mucosal-associated -lymphoid-type lymphoma. The eradication of H. pylori is effective in eliminating or reducing the recurrence of ulcers and may also lower the risk of gastric cancer.





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.