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Helicobacter Pylori Screen

Test Code
HPYLO


Preferred Specimen
Gastric biopsy


Instructions
Biopsy should be replaced in a Rapid Urea Tube and transported to the laboratory as soon as possible. Negative tubes held 24 hours.


Transport Container
Gastric Biopsy Contact Micro for containers


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Transport immediately; if delayed can refridgerate upto 5 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.