Helicobacter pylori Stool Antigen Test HPSAG
| Method(s) | Enzyme Immunoassay |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Stool. |
| Transport | Unpreserved soft to formed stool the size of a marble in clear, leakproof container at 2-8ºC. |
| Stability | Refrigerate: 72 hours; If not tested within 72 hours, freeze at -20ºC |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Watery or diarrheal specimens, stool in transport media, swabs or preservatives |
| Schedule | Mon-Sat |
| Billing Code | 3010093 |
| CPTCode | 87338 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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Negative for H. pylori Antigen by EIA. |
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