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HelpTest ID NBLD0211 Helicobacter Pylori Breath Test
Synonym
H pylori, Breath Test
Specimen Type/Requirements
BreathID Urea Breath Test for H. pylori
Patients must not have had anything to eat or drink 1 hour before specimen collection. The solution that the patient is required to drink for this test contains phenylalanine.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Not Acceptable | |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Isotope Specific Infrared (ISIR) Lamp - Spectrophotometer
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
83013