Helicobacter pylori Antigen, Feces
Order Name
HPSA
Revision Date 10/11/2019
Revision Date 10/11/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Helicobacter pylori Antigen, Feces
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 g (1 g) | Fecal/Stool | Preservative-free, clean container | Frozen |
| Instructions | Label specimen with Mobilab label or with patient name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of collection, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. | |||
| Reference Range | Negative | |||
| Methodology | Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday-Saturday |
| Expected TAT | 2 Days |
| Notes | Specimen Stability: Frozen (preferred) - 60 Days Refrigerated - 48 Hours |
| CPT Code(s) | 87338 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Mayo Medical Laboratories |