Epic Code LAB572 Helicobacter pylori (h. pylori), Breath Test
Test Name Alias
H. pylori Breath Test | H pylori | POC | Urea Breath Test | 3013
Interface Order Alias
11096
Quick Collect
LOOK+LOOK
Clinical Information
Limitation of the Test: The performance characteristics for persons under the age of three have not been established for this test.
The H. pylori test may produce false negative results if a patient has been taking antibiotics, PPIs or bismuth compounds within 14 days of performing the test.
RESOURCES:
Pediatric Testing Option for for H pylori
American College of Gastroenterology Guideline
Meridian Bioscience Resource Center (for physicians)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Breath
Container/Tube: BreathID Collection kit
Minimum Volume: Bag of ’’breath’’ must be full
Collection Instructions:
- Do not collect this specimen on patients under the age of 3 years old.
- See kit instructions for collection.
link: BreathTek Resource Center (for patients)
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Special Instructions
Performed at Ada Outpatient Laboratory, collected at any outpatient facility.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 7 days
Laboratory Retention: Not Applicable
Test Frequency
Testing performed Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm with same day TAT except on weekends.
Reference Range
Negative
Reference ranges not established for patients under 3 years old
Performing Department
MANUAL SECTION
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Bradford Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Infrared Spectrophotometry (SP)
CPT
83014, 83013
CDM Code
3018301401, 3018301301
Epic Test ID
1230101055
LOINC
H.pylori C Urea Breath Test: 29891-9
Mayo Access Code
SHO291
Reviewed Date
7/30/2023