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Helicobacter pylori Antigen

Source Stool    
Mnemonic M HPYL
Specimen Requirements Submit stool specimen in a sterile container.

Refer to CLS Form #MI6000: Stool Collection Procedure for Culture, Clostridium difficile Toxin, Rotavirus, Helicobacter pylori Antigen, Ova and Parasites.
Specimen Handling Store specimen at 4° C.
Additional Information Recommended only for patients unable to perform the Urea Breath Test.
Testing Location CLS Microbiology
Testing Frequency Test performed weekly (Monday).
Alternate Name(s) HpSA EIA
Reference Interval