Helicobacter pylori Culture
CPT Code(s): | 87070; 87176 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Duodenal or gastric biopsy. Specimen Preparation:Preserve in enteric transport media (Cary-Blair) immediately (RDL supply #29799) available online through eSupply using RDL Connectcontact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. Brucella broth, BHI, or equivalent with or without 10-20 percent glycerol is also acceptable. Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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