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HELICOBACTER PYLORI ANTIGEN, STOOL

Test Code
HPSAG


Alias/See Also
LAB397 H. PYLORI ANTIGEN STOOL EIA 84495


Includes
Qualitative detection of H. pylori antigen.


Preferred Specimen
Stool.


Minimum Volume
1 gram


Other Acceptable Specimens
Fecal aspirate.


Instructions
Collect single stool specimen. Obtain fecal aspirate during endoscopic examination procedure.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated or Frozen.


Specimen Stability
=72 hours at 2-8°C. Indefinitely at -20° to -80°C.


Methodology
EIA (microwell).

Setup Schedule
Specimens received and stored 24/7. Batch testing performed weekly on Wednesday.


Report Available
Same day test/report.


Limitations
Yield directly related to quality of specimen submitted and presence of organisms in quantities within the limits of detection of kit.


Clinical Significance
The presence of H. pylori antigen in the stool aids in the diagnosis of H. pylori infection. Results may also be used to monitor response during and post-therapy in patients.


Performed By
Piedmont Atlanta



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