Helicobacter pylori Antigen Detection, EIA, Stool
Order Code:
HPSAG
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