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H.Pylori Antigen, Stool (Helicobacter pylori Antigen Stool)
HPYS
Methodology: | Lateral Flow Immunoassay |
Performed: | Mon-Sat |
Reported: | 1-2 days |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: To avoid false negative results, no antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors, or a bismuth preparation should be administered to patient for 14 days prior to specimen collection. Collect: Stool in a Sterile Container – 0.5 ml liquid or 20-25 ml of semi-solid stool. Specimen Preparation: Transfer stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated OR Frozen(immediately). Unacceptable Conditions: Gastric specimens, swabs or tissue. Specimens in media or preservatives. Watery or diarrheal stool. Stability: Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: indefinite (<=negative 20 degrees, 2 thaw cycles allowed) NOTE: * This test is not available for New York patients, please refer to test code A147 for specimen requirements.* Performing Laboratory Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 87338 |