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Helicobacter pylori Faecal Antigen
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Used to detect current Helicobacter pylori infection.
Some medications can interfere with interpretation of results. Test can be done 4 weeks after stopping antibiotics, 2 weeks after stopping sucralfate and 1 week after stopping PPI's. |
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Availability:
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Testing is completed at the referral laboratory Tuesday-Friday, with results being available within two weeks. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| H.pylori Faecal Ag, H.pylori Faecal Antigen, H.Pylori Faecal PCR, |
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Code:
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HPFA |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Unit of Measure:
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Not applicable |
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Faeces Sample (FAECES), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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5g |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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5g |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient.
If sample will not reach testing laboratory within 72 hours, send sample frozen on dry ice. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Department
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
CliniPath Laboratories |
9371 4200 |
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Last Updated : 05-05-2026 13:16 |