H.pylori CLO Test
Test Mnemonic
UREASC
CPT Codes
- 87077 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
32637-1
Aliases
- Urease Test for H. pylori
- Helicobacter pylori Urease Test
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | In CLOTest device: 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzymatic |
Reference Range
Special Info
Patient should not have taken antibiotics or bismuth salts for at least three weeks prior to endoscopy.
Clinical Info
Rule out presence of Helicobacter pylori.