Specimen:
Collect
- Random Stool in Sterile Specimen Container
Submit
- 5 gm (Min:1 gm) Random Stool in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Frozen.
Special Handling
- Antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors and bismuth preparations are known to suppress H. pylori. A fecal specimen should be collected and tested 14 days after treatment has stopped.
Stability
Ambient: 1 Day(s); Refrigerated: 3 Day(s); Frozen: 1 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Monday, Thursday
Reported
2-3 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 87338
Interpretive Data
General Reference Range : negative
Components
- 2731 - H.PYLORI ANTIGEN
Last Updated: January 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
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