Category
Microbiology
Sub Category
Antigen Test
Synonyms/Aliases
Helicobacter Pylori Antigen
Abbreviations
H. pylori Ag
Type
Individual Test
Result
Results are ready after 2 hours
Method
Immunochromatography
Temp
Transportation Temperature needs to be Refrigirated
Setup
The setup is Perfomed Daily
Pre-analytic Considerations
N/A
Components / Parameters
N / A
Test ordering Instructions
Fill out test request form fully & legibly
Patient preparation
N / A
Sample type
Stool
Container/ preservative
Clean , Leak proof container
Sample volume
10 gRAMS
Rejection criteria
Labeling Issue (Unlabeled/ Mislabeled); Missing Request Form; Incorrect Preservative/ Container; Frozen Sample.
Other Instructions
N / A
Reference intervals
Negative
Clinical Utility
Diagnosis Of Helicobacter Pylori Infection & evaluation of treatment success.
Test Limitations/ Confounders
N / A