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Helicobacter pylori antigen on stool

Message
Helicobacter pylori antigen


Test Code
HPYST


Alias/See Also
H. pylori
H pylori


CPT Codes
87338

Includes
REPORTED AS POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE


Preferred Specimen
Raw Stool in Sterile Container

Clean Stool Vial


Minimum Volume
500 μl


Instructions
Submit raw stool in a clean screw top container with no preservatives


Transport Container
clean screw top container with no preservatives


Transport Temperature
Room temp for 1 hour or up to 3 days refrigerated


Specimen Stability
up to 3 days refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen received in any kind of preservative or fixative


Methodology
H. pylori antigen detection


Last Updated: October 15, 2024


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.