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HelpTest Code LAB1016 HELICOBACTER PYLORI STOOL ANTIGEN TESTING
Additional Codes
Orderable Codes:
| Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | Order LOINC |
| LAB1016 | HPSA | FAH5711 | 17780-8 |
Result Component(s):
| Reporting Name | Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | Result LOINC |
| H pylori Stool Antigen | 12301002438 | HPSA | FAH5711 | 17780-8 |
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| Sterile Container | Feces | Frozen | 5 grams | 5 grams | * | 60 days |
| Sterile Container | Feces | Refrigerate | 5 grams | 5 grams | * | 72 hours |
5 g (walnut sized) fecal specimen collected into a sterile airtight container (without preservatives) and stored at 2-8 C until tested. *Minimum volume is 750 uL of well-mixed liquid or semi-solid stool and 5-6 mm diameter of well-mixed formed/solid stool. Stool in transport media, swabs, or preservatives are unacceptable.
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Tuesday and Friday / Same day / Not available STAT
Method
Chemiluminescence
CPT(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| H. pylori Antigen | 87338 |
Instrumentation
DiaSorin Liaison XL
Reference Range
All ages: Negative
Performance characteristics have not been established for watery, diarrheal stools. False negative results may be obtained within 2 weeks of treatment with antimicrobials, bismuth, or proton pump inhibitors. A negative result in such a situation should be followed up with repeat testing at least 2 weeks after discontinuation of therapy.
Section
Chemistry
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes