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Notification Type
Back HELICOBACTER pylori ANTIGEN, EIA STOOL (H PYLORI) | |
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| Test Code:T075 | Specimen Collection:Stool |
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| Collection Notes:Collect 2g of semi-solid stool or 20mm diameter solid stool in a sterile, leak-proof labeled container. Diarrheal stool is not acceptable. Do not use preservatives. | |
| Clinical Utility:This test aids in the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infections associated with gastro-esophageal reflex, gastric lymphoma and carcinoma, gastritis, and peptic ulcers. | |
| CPT Code:87338 | Testing Location:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Stool (1 g) Refrigerated 72 Hours Frozen 30 Days | |