Test Code HPSAG Helicobacter pylori Antigen

Important Note

To avoid false negative results, no antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors, or a bismuth preparation should be administered to patient for 14 days prior to specimen collection.

Additional Codes

H. pylori
H pylori
Helicobacter
pylori
Stool

Specimen and Container/Tube

Stool

Sterile, screw-cap containers

Volume

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.25 ml for liquid stool, pea-size for formed stool

Pediatric Volume

0.25 ml for liquid stool, pea-size for formed stool

Collection Instructions

Offsite Collection Instructions

See UCMC collection instructions.

UCMC Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: If collected in bedpan, must not be contaminated with urine, residual soap, or disinfectant.

Microbiology Specimen Collection Tables
Please see link for Microbiology Specimen Collection Tables;

Category “Feces”, Table 1 BACTERIOLOGY, CHLAMYDIA, MYCOLOGY, MYCOBACTERIOLOGY (AFB), VIROLOGY

Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions

Specimen stored in airtight container. Refrigeration required, stored at 2-8°C up to 72 hours

Reference Values

No Helicobacter pylori antigen detected

Critical Values

All positive culture

All

Clinical Indications

Detection of Helicobacter pylori antigen in stool

Test Components

Detection of Helicobacter pylori antigen in stool

Methodology

Lateral flow rapid immunoassay

CPT Codes

87338

LOINC Codes

30087338

Additional Information