CULTURE, BACTERIAL, HELICOBACTER PYLORI SCREEN

Synonyms: Clotest
Computer Code: (HPCLO)
Specimen Collection: Biopsy obtained on endoscopy.
Minimum Volume:
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Transport to laboratory as soon as possible.
Reference Values: Negative
Lab Code: Microbiology
Requisition: SPEC M
Test Frequency: Daily
Routine TAT: 3-24 hrs
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 87081
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII