0.5 ml or 0.5 grams of semi-solid or liquid stool or 20 mm diameter solid stool
Container
Plastic, leak-proof container
Collect
Specimen may be held refrigerated for up to 72 hours
Special Instructions
Do not place stool in preservative, transport media or submit on swab
Specimen should be transported in an airtight container and stored at 2-8°C until tested
If testing does not occur within 72 hours, specimen can be frozen for up to 30 days
Clinical Utility
Colonization with H. pylori is associated with increased risk of patients developing gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric adenocarcinoma. Stool antigen testing provides a sensitive measure of infection including during and after treatment.
The AGA and ACG guidelines do not recommend the use of serology-based tests for the diagnosis of H. pylori infection. The guidelines recommend testing, treatment, and retesting to confirm eradication with an active infection test prior to prescribing a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) and for patients under the age of 55, with no alarm symptoms. The HPSAG assay used by Health Network Labs is a noninvasive stool test that will detect active infections and is one of the tests recommended by the guidelines and is adopted by health plans nationwide. Patients of all ages can be tested for active infection using the HPSAG with no risk of side effects.
Reference Range
Not detected
Includes
Stool assay for Helicobacter pylori antigen
Clinical Utility
Colonization with H. pylori is associated with increased risk of patients developing gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric adenocarcinoma. Stool antigen testing provides a sensitive measure of infection including during and after treatment.
The AGA and ACG guidelines do not recommend the use of serology-based tests for the diagnosis of H. pylori infection. The guidelines recommend testing, treatment, and retesting to confirm eradication with an active infection test prior to prescribing a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) and for patients under the age of 55, with no alarm symptoms. The HPSAG assay used by Health Network Labs is a noninvasive stool test that will detect active infections and is one of the tests recommended by the guidelines and is adopted by health plans nationwide. Patients of all ages can be tested for active infection using the HPSAG with no risk of side effects.
CPT Codes
87338
Methodology
Lateral Flow Immunoassay
Testing Schedule
Routine, Monday through Friday
Report Availability
1- 3 days
Collect
Specimen may be held refrigerated for up to 72 hours
Container
Plastic, leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 ml or 0.5 grams of semi-solid or liquid stool or 20 mm diameter solid stool
Special Instructions
Do not place stool in preservative, transport media or submit on swab
Specimen should be transported in an airtight container and stored at 2-8°C until tested
If testing does not occur within 72 hours, specimen can be frozen for up to 30 days
Reference Range
Not detected
Full View
CPT Codes
87338
Methodology
Lateral Flow Immunoassay
Testing Schedule
Routine, Monday through Friday
Report Availability
1- 3 days
Minimum Volume
0.5 ml or 0.5 grams of semi-solid or liquid stool or 20 mm diameter solid stool
Container
Plastic, leak-proof container
Collect
Specimen may be held refrigerated for up to 72 hours
Special Instructions
Do not place stool in preservative, transport media or submit on swab
Specimen should be transported in an airtight container and stored at 2-8°C until tested
If testing does not occur within 72 hours, specimen can be frozen for up to 30 days
Clinical Utility
Colonization with H. pylori is associated with increased risk of patients developing gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric adenocarcinoma. Stool antigen testing provides a sensitive measure of infection including during and after treatment.
The AGA and ACG guidelines do not recommend the use of serology-based tests for the diagnosis of H. pylori infection. The guidelines recommend testing, treatment, and retesting to confirm eradication with an active infection test prior to prescribing a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) and for patients under the age of 55, with no alarm symptoms. The HPSAG assay used by Health Network Labs is a noninvasive stool test that will detect active infections and is one of the tests recommended by the guidelines and is adopted by health plans nationwide. Patients of all ages can be tested for active infection using the HPSAG with no risk of side effects.
Reference Range
Not detected
Includes
Stool assay for Helicobacter pylori antigen
Overview
Clinical Utility
Colonization with H. pylori is associated with increased risk of patients developing gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric adenocarcinoma. Stool antigen testing provides a sensitive measure of infection including during and after treatment.
The AGA and ACG guidelines do not recommend the use of serology-based tests for the diagnosis of H. pylori infection. The guidelines recommend testing, treatment, and retesting to confirm eradication with an active infection test prior to prescribing a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) and for patients under the age of 55, with no alarm symptoms. The HPSAG assay used by Health Network Labs is a noninvasive stool test that will detect active infections and is one of the tests recommended by the guidelines and is adopted by health plans nationwide. Patients of all ages can be tested for active infection using the HPSAG with no risk of side effects.
Codes
CPT Codes
87338
Ordering Information
Methodology
Lateral Flow Immunoassay
Testing Schedule
Routine, Monday through Friday
Report Availability
1- 3 days
Specimen Requirements
Collect
Specimen may be held refrigerated for up to 72 hours
Container
Plastic, leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 ml or 0.5 grams of semi-solid or liquid stool or 20 mm diameter solid stool
Special Instructions
Do not place stool in preservative, transport media or submit on swab
Specimen should be transported in an airtight container and stored at 2-8°C until tested
If testing does not occur within 72 hours, specimen can be frozen for up to 30 days
