Helicobacter pylori Faecal Antigen

Test information: The detection of Helicobacter pylori stool antigen in patient faecal specimens.

Availability: Available locally Monday - Friday during routine hours: 08:45 - 17:15.

Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Related Tests: Faecal Culture / PCR

Specimen Type(s)

• Faeces;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Fecon 27mL Clear Polypropylene Container with spoon;
• Sterile CE-marked Universal Container;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• N/A;

Analytes

• Helicobacter pylori stool antigen;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

1-2g

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

The specimen can be stored at 2 - 8 °C for up to 72 hours prior to testing.
Antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors and bismuth preparations are known to suppress H. pylori and ingestion of these prior to H. pylori testing may give a false negative result. If a negative result is obtained for a patient ingesting these compounds within two weeks prior to a test, it may be a false-negative result and the test should be repeated on a new specimen obtained two weeks after discontinuing treatment.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

N/A

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

Negative:A Negative result indicates the absence of H.pylori antigens, or that the levels of antigens is below what can be detected by the assay.

POSITIVE: A POSITIVE result indicates the presence of H.pylori antigens. Presence of antigens indicates likely presence of H.pylori and current infection.

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