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Helicobacter pylori Antigen, stool

Message
The H. pylori QUIK CHEK™ test is a rapid membrane enzyme immunoassay for the qualitative detection of Helicobacter pylori specific antigen in a single use cassette. It is intended for use with human fecal specimens to aid in the diagnosis of H. pylori infection and to demonstrate loss of H. pylori antigen following treatment. 


Test Code
HPAGS


Alias/See Also
H. pylori
LAB3020845


CPT Codes
87338

Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL or 0.5 grams of semi-solid stool in sterile plastic leak-proof container.


Other Acceptable Specimens
Stool in Cary Blair Transport Medium


Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 96 hours
Refrigerated: 96 hours
Frozen:14 days (unpreserved)


Methodology
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)

Setup Schedule
Daily, all shifts


Limitations
There may be possible false-negative results associated with recent Proton Pump Inhibitor use.
 



Reference Range
See patient report for reference range and/or interpretation of results.


Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.