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HelpTest ID NBLD0141 Helicobacter Pylori Antigen, Fecal
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile Container - Stool
Non-Sterile Container - Stool
Collect in clean airtight container without preservative.
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Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 5 grams (1 mL) |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 5 grams (1 mL) |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 72 hours | |
| Frozen | Greater than 72 hours | Preferred for transport |
Additional Information
Antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors and bismuth preparations are known to suppress H. pylori and if ingested may give false negative result. In these cases, a new fecal sample should be collected and tested 14 days after treatment has stopped.
Performed Test Frequency
Tuesday and Thursday
Report Available
3 - 5 days
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA) on Diasorin Liaison XL
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
87338
Interface Build Information
SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 25710 | Helicobacter Pylori Antigen, Fecal Interp |