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Helicobacter pylori Antigen Detection, EIA, Stool
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Test Code
HPSAG
Alias/See Also
34838
CPT Codes
87338
Preferred Specimen
1 gram unpreserved stool (minimum).
Instructions
Submit in clean container.
Ingestion of antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors and/or bismuth preparations two weeks prior to testing may cause false negative results. A POSITIVE result obtained after ingestion of these compounds two weeks prior to testing should be considered an accurate result.
Ingestion of antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors and/or bismuth preparations two weeks prior to testing may cause false negative results. A POSITIVE result obtained after ingestion of these compounds two weeks prior to testing should be considered an accurate result.
Transport Container
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 3 days
Frozen = 7 days
Refrigerated = 3 days
Frozen = 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Samples in perservative.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
BS
BS
Report Available
1 day
Clinical Significance
Colonization with H. pylori is associated with increased risk of patients developing gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric adenocarcinoma. Stool antigen testing provides a sensitive measure of infection, including during and after treatment.
Performing Laboratory
Compunet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: August 23, 2022
