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Lab Test Details

Lab Test Details

SIM

40410 

CPT

87077 

Synonyms

HP Fast, CLOTest, Rapid Urease, Helicobacter pylori, H.pylori 

Specimen Type

Gastric Mucosal Tissue  Biopsy 

Container

Special Media Biopsy Kit

Collection Instructions

Deliver to Microbiology ASAP

Volume

 

Additional Information

Take to Micro ASAP

Patient Preparation

Patient should  not have taken certain antibiotics ,bismuth prior to testing.  Patient should follow physician pre-surgical instructions.

Specimen Processing Instructions

None

Transport Requirements

Room Temp

Specimen Stability

Room Temp 

Rejection Criteria

Improperly Identified / Labeled Specimens. 
Specimens received after prolonged delay.

Reference Range

Negative

Critical Value

Positive 

Test Includes

Urease Detection for H pylori 

Methodology

Enzyme Detection 

Testing Frequency

Daily 

 

 

Review

Amanda Blackwell

Reviewed Date

02/02/23