Methodology
Infra-red Spectrophotometry (IR)
Synonyms
H.Pylori; H. Pylori; H Pylori
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Human breath from patients 3-17 years: paired breath samples (pre and post) collected in BreathTek UBT Collection Kit bags
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
This is not collected by the lab. Refer to Gastroenterology department for collection. Make sure the caps are secured tightly. Both bags (blue and pink) for the Pre and Post in the BreathTek UBT Collection Kit must be submitted together. Patient's height and weight are required.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Specimen types other than BreathTek UBT bags; Specimens from patients <3 years old
Test Volume Required
Pre and Post BreathTek UBT Collection Kit Bags (blue and pink)
Minimum Test Volume
Pre and Post BreathTek UBT Collection Kit Bags (blue and pink)
Processing Instructions
Make sure the caps are secured tightly. Both bags (blue and pink) for the Pre and Post in the BreathTek UBT Collection Kit must be submitted together. Patient's height and weight are required.
CPT Codes
83013
Revised
09-27-22