AnMed Laboratory Services

         

Helicobacter Antigen Stool  (Helico Ag St LCA Test Code: 180764)

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Specimen:  Stool; submit in a sterile screw-cap vial (ParaPak white clean vial.
                        Volume:  2 g (thumbnail size portion of stool), 2 mL liquid stool. Minimum 1g or 1 mL liquid stool
Minimum Volume:  1 g stool, 1 mL liquid stool
Collection:  Specimen should be stored at 4°C and transported to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection. If a longer period is required, the specimen should be frozen at -70°C or maintained on dry ice.
Rejection Criteria:  Inappropriate specimen transport conditions (eg, room temperature) or device; unlabeled specimen; specimen received after prolonged delay (usually more than 72 hours); leaking specimen
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Methodology:  Immunoassay
Test Use:  Establish the presence and possible etiologic role of Helicobacter pylori in cases of chronic gastric ulcer, gastritis, duodenal ulcer, dyspepsia, etc
Additional Information: 
Testing Includes: 
Testing Facility:  LabCorp