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HelpTest ID FHPAF Helicobacter pylori Antigen, Fecal by EIA
Specimen Required
Preferred Specimen Type: Unpreserved stool
Supplies: Sterile stool container
Container/Tube: Sterile stool container
Specimen Volume: 5 g
Collection Instructions: Collect 5 grams unpreserved stool in sterile container. Send specimen Frozen.
NOTE:
Patient Preparation: To avoid false negative results, no antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors, or a bismuth preparation should be administered to patient for 14 days prior to specimen collection.
Method Name
Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay
Reporting Name
Helicobacter pylori Ag, by EIASpecimen Type
FecalSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 gm
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Sunday through Saturday
Performing Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesCPT Code Information
87338
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FHPAF | Helicobacter pylori Ag, by EIA | 17780-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FHPAF | Helicobacter pylori Ag, by EIA | 17780-8 |