As an alternative to the H. pylori urea breath test, order this test to diagnose H. pylori.
Patient Preparation
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.
Gastric specimens, swabs or tissue. Specimens in media or preservatives.
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
Methodology
Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Interval
Negative
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 4 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 1 g)
CPT Codes
87338
LOINC
17780-8
Synonyms
H. pylori
H. Pylori Antigen, Stool
Campylobacter pylori
H.pylori
HpSA
Hpylori
Pylori
Collection and Testing Information
Ordering Recommendations
As an alternative to the H. pylori urea breath test, order this test to diagnose H. pylori.
Patient Preparation
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.
Gastric specimens, swabs or tissue. Specimens in media or preservatives.
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
Methodology
Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Interval
Negative
Lab Personnel Use
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 4 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 1 g)
