H. pylori Faecal Antigen
Clinical Background:
H pylori is present in almost all cases of duodenal ulcer and most cases of gastric ulcer. Faecal antigen testing may be done to help support a diagnosis of H. pylori infection or to find out whet...
H pylori is present in almost all cases of duodenal ulcer and most cases of gastric ulcer. Faecal antigen testing may be done to help support a diagnosis of H. pylori infection or to find out whether treatment for an H. pylori infection has been successful.
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Discipline:
Microbiology
Microbiology
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Specimen Container Adult:
Faeces in sterile universal container with Spoon
Faeces in sterile universal container with Spoon
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Faeces in sterile universal container with Spoon
Faeces in sterile universal container with Spoon
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Minimum Volume Adult:
Pea sized portion
Pea sized portion
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
Pea sized portion
Pea sized portion
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Special Requirement:
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
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Sample Stability:
Stable for up to 24 hours
Stable for up to 24 hours
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Add On Test:
Possible up to 5 days
Possible up to 5 days
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Quality Assurance:
External Quality Assurance Scheme
External Quality Assurance Scheme
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Reference Ranges:
None availableNone available -
Factors Affecting Result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C