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HelpTest Code HELPS H. Pylori Antigen, Stool
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Epic EAP: LAB397
Epic Description: H. PYLORI ANTIGEN, STOOL
Synonym
H. Pylori
Specimen Type
Stool
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Clean Container |
1.5 mls or gm | 0.5 mls or gm |
Specimen Stability
30 days frozen
Instructions for Collection and Transport
The stool should be formed/semi-solid. Watery, diarrheal specimens are not acceptable for testing.
Collect 1.5 mL of semi-solid stool or liquid stool in a screw capped polypropylene container
Must be received within 48 hours of collection. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Specimens that have been concentrated or collected in 10% formalin, SAF or PVA fixatives are not acceptable.
Aliquot Requirements
Stool
Optimum 1.5 gm
Minimum 1.0 liquid, or 0.5 gm semi-solid
Performing Lab
Immunology Lab (Jeff Hwy New Orleans)
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Specimens are sent to Microbiology for aliquoting. Aliquots are to be returned back for CSR and store refrigerated until testing..
CPT Code Information
87338