H. PYLORI STOOL
Test:
181
CPT:
87338
Synonyms
Campylobacter pylori
Campylobacter From Stomach
H pylori Stool Antigen
Culture, Helicobacter pylori
Special Instructions
Expected Turnaround Time
2 – 4 days
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
2 – 4 days
Volume
2 g (thumbnail size portion of stool), 2 mL liquid stool
Minimum Volume
1 g stool, 1 mL liquid stool
Container
Sterile screw-cap vial (Para-Pak® white clean vial)
Collection
Storage Instructions
Specimen should be kept refrigerated after collection and transported refrigerated to the laboratory within 24 hours. If a longer period is required, the specimen should be frozen at -70°C.
Causes for Rejection
Inappropriate specimen transport conditions (eg, room temperature) or device; unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label; specimen received after prolonged delay (usually more than 72 hours); leaking specimen; specimen received in inappropriate container (denture cup, “Cool Whip” container, margarine container, or similar container)
Test Details
Use
Establish the presence and possible etiologic role of Helicobacter pylori in cases of chronic gastric ulcer, gastritis, duodenal ulcer, dyspepsia, etc