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Test Code HPAGST Helicobacter pylori Antigen, Feces

Important Note

Antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors, and bismuth preparations are known to supress H.pylori.  Patients should avoid ingesting these compounds for two weeks prior to collecting a sample.

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name: H Pylori Ag, St
  • Medinet Ref Code:HPAG
  • OV Code:IMO*HPAGST

Performing Laboratory

St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Rapid Lateral Flow Immunoassay

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must be frozen if not received within 72 hours.

 

5 g of  liquid, semi-solid or formed feces in a screw-capped container. Send specimen refrigerated. Freeze if specimen will not arrive within 72 hours.

Unacceptable specimens include stool in transport media, swab, or preservative or very watery stools.

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT: 87338

LOINC: 31843-6