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HelpTest Code LAB1016 HELICOBACTER PYLORI STOOL ANTIGEN TESTING
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| Sterile Container | Feces | Frozen | 5 grams | 5 grams | * | 60 days |
| Sterile Container | Feces | Refrigerate | 5 grams | 5 grams | * | 72 hours |
5 g (walnut sized) fecal specimen collected into a sterile airtight container (without preservatives) and stored at 2-8 C until tested. *Minimum volume is 750 uL of well-mixed liquid or semi-solid stool and 5-6 mm diameter of well-mixed formed/solid stool. Stool in transport media, swabs, or preservatives are unacceptable.
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Tuesday and Friday / Same day / Not available STAT
Reference Range
All ages: Negative
Performance characteristics have not been established for watery, diarrheal stools. False negative results may be obtained within 2 weeks of treatment with antimicrobials, bismuth, or proton pump inhibitors. A negative result in such a situation should be followed up with repeat testing at least 2 weeks after discontinuation of therapy.
CPT(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| H. pylori Antigen | 87338 |
Method
Chemiluminescence
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Instrumentation
DiaSorin Liaison XL
Section
Chemistry
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes