H. pylori w/Clarithromycin Resist. Prediction, PCR, Feces

Specimen:

Test Code

HPFRP

Specimen Name

H. pylori w/Clarithromycin Resist. Prediction, PCR, Feces

Collect

Stool Transport Vial with Cary-Blair or Para-Pak C and S

Submit

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Special Handling

Rejection Criteria

Stability

Ambient 7 days

Methodology

Performed

Performed Monday/Wednesday/Friday - Reported 5-7 days

Reported

CPT Codes

  • 87513

Components

Additional Information

For 4 weeks prior to testing, patient should not take antibiotics. For 2 weeks prior to testing, patient should not take proton pump inhibitors or bismuth compounds.

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