Test Category: Microbiology
Investigation Name:Helicobacter pylori Faecal Antigen
Alias or Abbreviation:H. pylori
Pathology Laboratory:Microbiology Ext 88257
Requestable Seperately?No
Expected Turnaround Time:4 days
Test Code:FXHEL
Sample Type:
Faeces Container (blue cap)Complex Reference Range:Please see patient leaflet in patient information section of Microbiology website. This test has replaced Helicobacter pylori serology testing.
Collection Conditions / Other Information:In order for this test to be valid the patient must do be taking PPI drugs for 14 days and must not have been taking antibiotics in the preceeding 28 days. If delay in transport to laboratory, please store in specimen fridge.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
