Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) Antigen, Stool

Synonyms

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

Cerner Name

H.Pylori AG Stool

Clinical Info

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

Specimen Sources

Stool

Specimen Types

Stool

Specimen Volume

2 g (thumbnail size portion of stool) or 2 mL liquid stool. No preservative.(1g min)

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 Laboratories

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

Result Interpretation

Negative
 
TAT 2 - 5 Days

Forms
ID Serology LAB397 build edit