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Helicobacter pylori antigen on stool
MessageHelicobacter pylori antigen
Test Code
HPYST
Alias/See Also
H. pylori
H pylori
H pylori
CPT Codes
87338
Includes
REPORTED AS POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE
Preferred Specimen
Raw Stool in Sterile Container
Minimum Volume
500 μl
Instructions
Submit raw stool in a clean screw top container with no preservatives
Transport Container
clean screw top container with no preservatives
Transport Temperature
Room temp for 1 hour or up to 3 days refrigerated
Specimen Stability
up to 3 days refrigerated
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen received in any kind of preservative or fixative
Methodology
H. pylori antigen detection
Last Updated: November 28, 2023
