Helicobacter pylori Stool Antigen
Test Code: 180764
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 87338 001
Synonym
Campylobacter From Stomach; Campylobacter pylori; Culture, Helicobacter pylori; H pylori Stool Antigen
Specimen Type
Stool
Specimen Container
Sterile screw-cap vial (Para Pak(R) white clean vial)
Volume
2 g (thumbnail size portion of stool), 2 mL liquid stool
Minimum Volume
1 g stool, 1 mL liquid stool
Unacceptable Conditions
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)
Temperature
Specimen should be kept refrigerated after collection and transported refrigerated to the laboratory within 72 hours. If a longer period is required, or if the specimen is being sent to another lab for testing, the specimen should be FROZEN at -70(degrees)C.
Methodology
Immunoassay
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 180764 | H. pylori Stool Ag, EIA | 17780-8 |
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