Return to Test Listing

Test Requirements
 
Title
HELICOBACTER PYLORI ANTIGEN, STOOL
Specimen Requirement
<p>0.5 grams of semi solid stool collected in sterile, leak-proof container.</p> <p><strong>DO NOT PLACE STOOL IN PRESERVATIVE, TRANSPORT MEDIA OR SWAB.</strong></p>
Methodology
 
Stability
Refrigerated 72 hours, Frozen 30 days
Reference Range
By Report*
Turnaround
3 days Setup Mon-Fri
Clinical Use
<p>Used to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori Antigen.</p>
Test Code
SHPIS
 

Return to Test Listing