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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: H. pylori Antigen, Stool
Performed: Sun-Sat
Turn Around Time: Within 72 hours
CPT Codes: 87338
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes: To avoid false negative results, no antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors, or a bismuth preparation should be administered to patient for 14 days prior to specimen collection.
Link:
Helicobacter pylori Antigen, Fecal by EIA
Unacceptable Conditions: Very mucoid stool; or a watery diarrheal specimen; stool in transport media, swab, or preservative.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
H Pylori Ag Stool |
Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Stool |
Non-sterile Cup |
5 |
g |
Mix stool well. |
Refrigerated |
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