Test Code LAB2564 CLO FOR H. PYLORI

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 87081

This test is ordered by a Gastroenterology Technician immediately after specimen collection.

Peninsula Regional Medical Center - Microbiology

Specimen must arrive within 1 hour of collection.

Tissue from gastric mucosa collected by gastroenterologist and placed in CLOtest Chamber.

Note: Results are written on a “Worksheet.” “Worksheet” must be submitted with specimen.

Results are written on “Worksheet” submitted with specimen. Results are entered into HIS, and an additional reading is taken if indicated.

2 minutes: negative

20 minutes: negative

1 hour: negative

3 hours: negative

24 hours: negative