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HelpTest Code HELPY H. Pylori Antigen, Stool
Additional Codes
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 |
10.0 gm | 0.5 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 0.5 mL or 0.5 grams of semi-solid stool or 20 mm diameter stool and send frozen in a
screw capped polypropylene container. Please contact Warde Lab for polypropylene screw capped containers for shipping frozen stool. Polystyrene containers are unacceptable for frozen
shipping.
Freeze specimen in a plastic container. Transport frozen on dry ice.
Specimens that have been concentrated or collected in 10% formalin, SAF or PVA fixatives are not acceptable.
Aliquot Requirements
Stool
Optimum 10.0 gm
Minimum 0.5 gm
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: HPSAG
https://wardelab.com/test/helicobacter-pylori-stool-antigen/
Assay Frequency
Monday – Sunday
Routine Turnaround Time
7-10 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Deliver to Sendout Lab. If holding overnight, freeze specimen.
CPT Code Information
87338