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Test Code H pylori Stool Antigen H pylori Stool Antigen

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Special Collection Instructions

Pass stool directly into clean dry container. Do not contaminate with urine.

Collection Method

Follow appropriate collection procedures

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Container

Sterile Cup

Preferred Specimen

Raw stool

Acceptable Specimens

Raw stool

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

Positive/Negative

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

 


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Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

 


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Ambient 30 minutes
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 72 hours
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) N/A

Performance Information

 


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Days and Time Performed Daily
Expected Turn Around Time 24 hours
Stat Availabilty No
Performing Bench Microbiology
Methodology/Method Description EIA

Special Handling

Refrigerate if delivery to laboratory is delayed more than 30 minutes.

CPT Codes

87338