Test directory: H. pylori Antigen, IA, Stool

Ordering Code 5786
Test Name H. pylori Antigen, IA, Stool
Alias Helicobacter pylori Antigen
Preferred Specimen Raw Stool
Preferred Container Airtight clean container
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Collection Instructions Discontinue treatment with antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors or bismuth 2 weeks prior to testing. Do NOT place specimen in preservatives or other transport media.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 3 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria Stool in transport media, on swabs or mixed with preservatives
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 1 Day
Methodology Immunoassay

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
H. pylori Antigen, IA, Stool ALL NEGATIVE NEGATIVE

Antimicrobials...
Antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors and bismuth preparations are known to supress H. pylori, and ingestion of these prior to H. pylori testing may cause false-negative results. If clinically indicated the test should be repeated on a new specimen obtained two weeks after discontinuing treatment
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Antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors and bismuth preparations are known to supress H. pylori, and ingestion of these prior to H. pylori testing may cause false-negative results. If clinically indicated the test should be repeated on a new specimen obtained two weeks after discontinuing treatment
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