Helicobacter pylori Antigen, Fecal by EIA
| CPT Code(s): | 87338 |
| 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. Specimen Preparation:Transfer 5 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (RDL supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. (Min: 1 g) Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. Stability:Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 month. |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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