Helicobacter pylori Breath Test (RPS)

Test Code

HPUB

Specimen Name

Helicobacter pylori Breath Test (RPS)

CPT Codes

  • 83013

Collect

Special (2)

Stability

Room Temp

Volume

This test requires a Breath Test Kit IDkit Hp (TM) Two (ARUP Supply #58132)

Minimum Volume

Performed

Performed daily / Reported 1-4 days

Additional Information

ARUP # 3006271 CRITICAL ROOM TEMPERATURE. Do not freeze. Protect bags from sharp objects and direct sunlight. Refrain from applying any external pressure on the Breath Sample Bags. _x000D_ _x000D_ The patient should have fasted at least one hour before administering the solution and not have taken antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors (e.g., Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Nexium), or bismuth preparations (e.g., Pepto Bismol) within two weeks prior to administering the test.

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