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HelpTest Code HPAS Helicobacter pylori Antigen, Stool
Additional Codes
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Methodology
Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
1 ml Unpreserved Stool in airtight transport container. DO NOT use stool in Transport media, on swabs, nor mixed with preservatives.
Sample may be stored at 2-8 degrees up to 72 hours. After 72 hours, freeze.
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Collect fecal specimens into a clean, airtight container with no preservatives. |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87338 (HH Bill Code 0203054)
Reference Values
Not detected (antigen absent)