Turnaround Time: 48 hours for H. pylori biopsy, 5–7 Business days for H. pylori stool results
CPT Code:

87799, 87798

Test Type: Kit-Based, Stool
Stability Time:

Stability is 5 days.

Overview:

Molecular Technology. DNA based testing offers significant advantages to other methods. Including testing for Antibiotic Resistance Genes and Virulence Factors.

Patient treatment efficacy is greatly improved with phenotypic antibiotic resistance testing to guide treatment protocols. Additionally, Virulence Factor testing can help to identify the symptoms that H. pylori is contributing to and potential to cause disease.

 

Performing Lab: DSL

Collection Details:

Patient Preparation:

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