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Helicobacter pylori Antigen Test (stool)
MessagePerformed in the Microbiology Laboratory x5785
Test Code
HPYL
Alias/See Also
Stool for H. pylori antigen
CPT Codes
87338
Includes
Helicobacter antigen test in stool specimens , by enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Preferred Specimen
Stool
Instructions
Collect feces from a sterile bedpan; place 10-20 grams into container (such as urine cup) with tight fitting lid.
If possible, patient may excrete directly into wide-mouth cup or collection device.
Never take a specimen from the water in a toilet.
Do not allow urine to contaminate the specimen.
For soft formed specimen, may collect on paper or plastic wrap placed beneath toilet seat.
If possible, patient may excrete directly into wide-mouth cup or collection device.
Never take a specimen from the water in a toilet.
Do not allow urine to contaminate the specimen.
For soft formed specimen, may collect on paper or plastic wrap placed beneath toilet seat.
Transport Container
Urine collection cup
Plastic cup, or a plastic-coated cardboard cup
Any clean, dry container with a tight fitting lid.
Plastic cup, or a plastic-coated cardboard cup
Any clean, dry container with a tight fitting lid.
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen older than 72 hours.
Methodology
solid phase immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Test performed Sunday through Saturday 6am- 11pm
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
For detection of H.pylori antigen to aid in diagnosis of infection and to demonstrate loss of antigen following treatment.
Testing for loss of antigen to be performed at least 4 weeks following completion of therapy.
Testing for loss of antigen to be performed at least 4 weeks following completion of therapy.
Performing Laboratory
Microbiology X65785 / X65786
