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H. pylori antigen, Stool
Test CodeLAB397
Preferred Specimen
Fresh Stool, peanut size
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Liquid or semisolid stool
Instructions
Collect stool specimen in a clean container provided by the physician or lab staff Fresh stool collected in clean tightly-sealed container; solid, formed stools: “peanut” size; liquid or semisolid stools: 1 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerate, stable 72 hours; freeze if specimen is held >72 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Watery diarrheal specimens, failure to follow proper collection and handling procedures
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
4 hrs; STAT 60 minutes
Performing Laboratory
CH CHOMP HOSPITAL LAB (831-625-4811): CH MICROBIOLOGY
