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H. PYLORI STOOL AG
Test CodeLAB123003
Preferred Specimen
3 grams raw stool
Minimum Volume
1 gram raw stool
Instructions
Collect raw undiluted feces in clean, dry, sterile, leak-proof container. DO NOT ADD FIXATIVE OR PRESERVATIVE
Transport Container
Clean, dry, sterile, leak-proof container
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Frozen 12 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens collected in formalin, MF, SAF, PVA, Carry Blair media or any other fixative or preservative.
Extremely hard solid stools.
Extremely hard solid stools.
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Setup Schedule
Monday and Thursdays
Report Available
Report available the day after set up
Clinical Significance
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) antigen assay is intended for the qualitative determination of H. pylori in human stool. The test is an aid in the diagnosis of patients suspected of H. pylori infection and to measure post therapy response from patients. Assay results should be used in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory data to assist the clinician in making individual patient management decisions.
Performing Laboratory
Thomas Orthopedic Hospital (St. Francis)
