H. Pylori Stool Ag, EIA (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000612


Alias/See Also
LAB397: H. pylori Antigen, Stool | LABCORP EAP: 180764


CPT Codes
87338x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: STOOL (Frozen) Min Vol: 5


Transport Temperature
Test Includes Culture; isolation and identification of potential aerobic pathogens (additional charges/CPT code[s] may apply). Susceptibility testing if culture results warrant (at an additional charge). Gram stain [008540] is recommended with all body fluid cultures (additional charge). CPT coding for microbiology and virology procedures often cannot be determined before the culture is performed. Requests with only a written order and no test number indicated will be processed according to Default Testing for Routine Microbiology. Special Instructions Indicate the specific source and pertinent clinical history on the request form. Do not use expired transport device. Specimen Aseptically aspirated body fluid (eg, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), synovial, peritoneal fluid) Minimum Volume 2 mL Container Sterile tube or other sterile leakproof container, blood culture bottle, Vacutainerâ„¢ Plus no Additive tube; do not use red-top Vacutainerâ„¢ tubes. Collection Contamination with normal flora from skin, rectum, vaginal tract, or other body surfaces should be avoided. If anaerobes are suspected, order Anaerobic Culture.


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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