H. pylori Antigen
| Label Mnemonic: | HPYSTOOL |
| Epic code: | LAB4483 |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 87338 |
Specimen(s):
Stool
Collection Medium:
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| Sterile Container |
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 5 g stool in sterile screw top urine cup
Absolute Minimum: 1 g stool in sterile screw top urine cup
Rejection Criteria:
Gastric specimens, swabs or tissue. Specimens in media or preservatives.
Turn Around
Time:
1-2 days upon receipt of specimen at ARUP reference laboratory
Reference Range:
Negative
Test
Limitations:
Patient preparation: 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.
Methodology:
Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay
Instructions:
Transfer 5g (1g minimum) stool to a labeled sterile screw cap container (urine cup). Store and send specimen frozen. Note: Specimen is stable for ONLY 2 hours at room temperature.
Sample
Storage:
Store frozen.
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed laboratory requisition (or packing list) into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place completed laboratory requisition (or packing list) into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.