Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) Antigen, Stool Build info

Synonyms

  • H. PYLORI ANTIGEN, STOOL
  • H. PYLORI
  • H PYLORI
  • ULCER
  • STOOL
  • HELICOBACTER
  • LAB397

Short Name

HELICOBACTER PYLORI

Procedure Master Number

LAB397

Procedure ID

35289

Clinical Info

This test, along with H. pylori urea breath testing is for the diagnosis of infection with H. pylori.

Specimen Type

Stool

Container

Stool Container

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: A clean, leak-proof plastic container
Specimen: 2 g (thumbnail size portion of stool) or 2 mL liquid stool. No preservative.(1g min)
Transport Temperature: Frozen
Stability: Refrigerated - 24 Hour(s)
Frozen - 30 Day(s)

Transport Instructions

Frozen

Specimen Stability

3 Days Refrigerated
30 Days Frozen

Methodology

Immunoassay

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp

CPT

87338
 
LONIC code: 17780-8

PDM

5900721

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
HELICOBACTER PYLORI ANTIGEN, STOOL HPYLORIIGAST H PYLORI IGA ST Helicobacter Pylori Antigen, Stool