Helicobacter pylori Antigen Detection, EIA, Stool
Test Summary
Colonization with H. pylori is associated with increased risk of patients developing gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric adenocarcinoma. Stool antigen testing provides a sensitive measure of infection, including during and after treatment.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 gram unpreserved stool (minimum).
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Submit in clean container.
Ingestion of antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors and/or bismuth preparations two weeks prior to testing may cause false negative results. A POSITIVE result obtained after ingestion of these compounds two weeks prior to testing should be considered an accurate result.
Ingestion of antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors and/or bismuth preparations two weeks prior to testing may cause false negative results. A POSITIVE result obtained after ingestion of these compounds two weeks prior to testing should be considered an accurate result.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 3 days
- Frozen = 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Samples in preservative.
Order Code
HPSAG
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3240
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87338
Billing Code
- 300736
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; BS; Report available: 1 - 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 gram unpreserved stool (minimum).
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Submit in clean container.
Ingestion of antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors and/or bismuth preparations two weeks prior to testing may cause false negative results. A POSITIVE result obtained after ingestion of these compounds two weeks prior to testing should be considered an accurate result.
Ingestion of antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors and/or bismuth preparations two weeks prior to testing may cause false negative results. A POSITIVE result obtained after ingestion of these compounds two weeks prior to testing should be considered an accurate result.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile Container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 3 days
- Frozen = 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Samples in preservative.
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday; BS; Report available: 1 - 3 days