Helicobacter pylori, Urea Breath Test

Helicobacter pylori, Urea Breath Test

Test Code

14839

CPT Code(s)

83013

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Test Code

14839

CPT Code(s)

83013

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Helicobacter pylori, Urea Breath Test - Helicobacter pylori is a gram-negative microaerophilic curved bacillus with an affinity for human gastric mucosa. H. pylori has been identified as an important pathogen in the upper GI tract. The casual relationship between H. pylori and chronic active gastritis, duodenal ulcers, and gastric ulcers has been well documented. PyloPlus® UBT breath tests provide a non-invasive and non-hazardous method for detecting current H. pylori infection using urea breath analysis.

Test Resources

Test FAQ

Helicobacter pylori, Urea Breath Test

Clinical Focus

Helicobacter pylori Infection: Laboratory Support of Diagnosis and Management

Test Details

Patient Preparation

Patient should fast at least one hour before collection of baseline breath sample.

Use of antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors, or bismuth preparations within two weeks prior to administering the PyloPlus® UBT test may cause a false negative result. However, a positive result is still valid.

Insufficient data are available on pregnant and lactating women.

Methodology

Infra-red Spectrophotometry (IR)

Reference Range(s)

Not detected

Alternative Name(s)

H.pylori Urea Breath Test,H.pylori UBIT,H pylori UBIT,H pylori Urea Breath Test,UBT,H.pylori Breath Test,H pylori Breath Test,UBiT, Urea Breath Test

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Patient Preparation

Methodology

Infra-red Spectrophotometry (IR)

Reference Range(s)

Not detected

Alternative Name(s)

H.pylori Urea Breath Test,H.pylori UBIT,H pylori UBIT,H pylori Urea Breath Test,UBT,H.pylori Breath Test,H pylori Breath Test,UBiT, Urea Breath Test

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Collection Instructions

This test can only be performed on specimens from patients ≥3 years old collected in PyloPlus breath collection bags

Transport Container

Tightly capped blue and pink bags.
Keep each pair of breath samples together using the Ziplock bags provided in the kit.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Specimen types other than PyloPlus UBT bags • Insufficient breath for analysis • Single collection bags • Specimens from patients <3 years old • Specimens not submitted in PyloPlus UBT collection bags • Uncapped bags

Setup Schedule, Preferred Specimen(s)

Service Area must be determined

Collection Instructions

This test can only be performed on specimens from patients ≥3 years old collected in PyloPlus breath collection bags

Transport Container

Tightly capped blue and pink bags.
Keep each pair of breath samples together using the Ziplock bags provided in the kit.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Setup Schedule, Preferred Specimen(s)

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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