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Test Code LAB397 H. pylori Antigen, Stool

Important Note

Note: To avoid false negative results, no antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors, or a bismuth preparation should be administered to patient for 14 days prior to specimen collection.

Additional Codes

STOOL PYL

Clinical System Name

H. pylori Antigen, Stool

Synonyms

Campylobacter pylori; H. pylori; H. Pylori Antigen, Stool; H.pylori; HpSA; Hpylori; Pylori

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Stool

Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container

Preferred Vol: 4.0 g

Minimum Vol: 1.0 g

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Gastric specimens, swabs or tissue. Specimens in media or preservatives.

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: -20 C

Storage Location: CPA -20 freezer, Send Outs rack.

 

Off-site Collection: Transfer 1.0 g - 4.0 g stool to an unpreserved, sterile screw-capped container. Transport frozen to Seattle Children's Main Lab.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Stool Room Temp 4 d
  Refrigerated 4 d
  Frozen 1 m

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N Daily 4 - 6 d

 

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221

 

Phone Number: (800) 522-2787

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

Methodology

Method: Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay

Analytical Volume: 1.0 g

Limitations:

Reference Range

Negative

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name:

Helicobacter pylori Antigen, Fecal by EIA
Reference Lab Test Code: 0065147
Instructions: Send out Monday through Friday with the ARUP courier.