Helicobacter pylori Antigen, Stool

Test Code
LAB154667 812


Alias/See Also
H PYLORI ANTIGEN, STOOL


CPT Codes
87338

Includes
H PYLORI ANTIGEN, STOOL


Preferred Specimen
Stool


Instructions
Fresh, unpreserved stool
Modified Cary-Blair Transport media


Transport Container
STERILE CONTAINER


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Forward promptly ambient temperature
Acceptable Refrigerated 2-8°C up to 96 hours


Reference Range
Reference rage: Negative, Indeterminate


Performing Laboratory
MWH LAB



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