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Test Hpfast

Test menu:  Helicobacter pylori

CPT codes: 87072QW

Test Methodology: Rapid Urease test for the presumptive identification of H. pylori in gastric mucosal biopsies

Units in which test result is reported: Positive or negative

Sample Volume: 2 biopsies

Time to result: Read test at 15, 30, 60 minutes, 4 hours, 24 hours after biopsy insertion.  Once a positive reaction has been obtained, no further readings are required.

CLIA Classification:   Waived

Other:

• Positive Control included
• Hpfast sensitivity 90.97%, Hpfast specificity 98.27%
• Break-away biopsy pick reduces the possibility of needle stick
• Comes in boxes of 20 or 50

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