Helicobacter Pylori Faecal Antigen


Test Information

Test Name

Helicobacter Pylori Faecal Antigen

Synonyms

H Pylori antigen; H Pylori Faecal Ag

Department

Immunology

Price

$80.00

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Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

Faeces

Testing Location

PLW

Turn Around Time

Test on Monday & Thursday

Clinical Update

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Collection Information

Patient Requestable

Yes

Patient Instructions

Preparation

  • Antibiotics should not be taken in the 4 weeks prior to testing.
  • Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) and bismuth should be avoided for 2 weeks prior to testing.
  • Effective 5/10/2020, faecal antigen testing for H.pylori in persons under 16 years will be restricted to those requests where specialist approval has been gained from a Paediatrician or Gastroenterologist. See full clinical update

Processing Information

Registration Code

HPYL

Notes

  • Request for H. pylori alone: send specimen to PLW (Chilled transport), to be frozen immediately upon receipt (Immunology Freezer 1, in labelled H. pylori bin)
  • Requests for H.pylori and other faecal test(s): send specimen to PLBOP Microbiology. Must reach PLBOP Microbiology within 24 hours of collection. Document collection time/date clearly on the request form/specimen. PLBOP will then send the specimen to PLW Immunology, having taken an aliquot or finished putting up the sample for microbiology (chilled transport)
  • If any deviation from the above protocol is necessary, please ensure the following is adhered to: Specimens should be stored at 2-8C upon receipt for up to 72 hours, after this time period the specimen should be stored at -20C. If sample storage time exceeded, recollect is needed to avoid potential falsely negative result.
  • PLW Immunology perform the test on Monday and Thursday.

Methodology

Interpretations

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