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Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
This test measures the levels of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) antibodies in the blood.
H. pylori are bacteria that can invade the gut. H. pylori infection is one of the major causes of peptic ulcer disease. This happens when inflammation caused by the bacteria affects the mucus coating of the stomach or duodenum, the first section of the small intestine. This leads to sores on the lining and is called peptic ulcer disease.
If antibodies are present, it may mean that they are there to fight H. pylori bacteria. H. pylori bacteria are a leading cause of peptic ulcers, but these ulcers may also develop from other causes, such as from taking too many nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen.
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a common type of bacteria that infects the lining of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine. Most people with H. pylori never have symptoms. But in some people, the bacteria can cause problems with digestion.
H. pylori is the most common cause of peptic ulcers, which are sores that form mainly in the stomach and upper part of the small intestine. H. pylori can also cause gastritis (inflammation and irritation of the stomach lining). Without treatment, H. pylori gastritis can last a lifetime and increase the chance of developing stomach cancer.
Researchers aren’t sure how people get the bacteria. H. pylori may be spread from person to person through contact with vomit, stool (poop), or saliva (spit) from an infected person. The bacteria may also be spread through contaminated food and water.
Anyone who is exposed to H. pylori can become sick with an H. pylori infection. But H. pylori infections are most common in children. Testing for the bacteria can find out if H. pylori is causing gastritis or other conditions that cause ongoing indigestion. If so, treatment can kill the bacteria so the lining of the stomach can heal.
Statement on Medical Necessity
All ordered tests should be medically necessary for the diagnosis or detection of disease, illness, impairment, symptom, syndrome, or disorder and the results should be used in the medical management and treatment decisions for the patient. Solaris requires ICD-10 codes with each order for lab testing and both the tests ordered and the diagnosis should be documented in the provider’s medical record for the patient. The United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, takes the position that a provider who orders medically unnecessary tests may be subject to civil penalties.
Panels and Profiles
Solaris offers Providers the convenience of ordering test combinations in a group at times with the flexibility to choose appropriate test(s) for individual patients. Providers should only order those tests that he or she believes are medically necessary for each patient, and a lesser inclusive profile or individual tests should be ordered if not all tests in the test combination/profile are medically necessary. All tests offered in a test combination/profile may be ordered separately as individual tests. Solaris encourages clients to contact their Solaris representative if the testing configurations shown do not meet individual needs for any reason, or if some other combination of procedures is needed.
CPT Codes
CPT Codes listed are in accordance with Current Procedural Terminology, a publication of the American Medical Association. CPT codes are the responsibility of the billing party and are listed here for informational purposes. Correct coding may vary from one carrier to another. Solaris may bill specific carriers using codes other than what is shown.
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