Test Code HPSAG H. pylori Fecal Surface Antigen
Methodology
Rapid Flow Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
A minimum of 1 ml of solid or formed, semisolid and liquid stool. Send specimen in a screw-capped, plastic container. Forward promptly. DO NOT USE stool in transport media, on swabs, or mixed with preservatives.
Reference Values
Negative for H. pylori Antigens
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday