HELICOBACTER PYLORI ANTIGEN, STOOL

Message

Raw stool must be sent for testing. Do NOT use transport media or preservatives.

Test Code

HPYGN

Alias/See Also

H Pylori

CPT Codes
87338

Preferred Specimen

ParaPak Clean Vial

Minimum Volume

1 mL semi-solid stool or 10mm diameter solid stool

Other Acceptable Specimens

Sterile Container

Instructions

None

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 3 days otherwise freeze

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Specimens collected in transport media or preservatives

Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

This test is used to detect active infection with H. pylori which is associated with increased risk of developing gastritis, peptic ulcer, and gastric adenocarcinoma.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM6 (Immunology, Diasorin Liason)

Last Updated: June 9, 2023

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