ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0065147: Helicobacter pylori Antigen, Stool

Test Mnemonic: PYLORI AG
Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: Within 24 hours

Specimen Required:  
Collect: Stool. (Min: 1 g)

Transport: 5 g aliquot of stool in clean unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910), frozen. 

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.5 g unpreserved stool, frozen.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Unacceptable Conditions: Any preservatives or tissue.

Stability: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: 1 week

Reference Interval:
Negative

CPT Code(s):
87338

 

 

 
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