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H. pylori test (Edmonton/Central/North)
Test Name:
H. pylori test (Edmonton/Central/North)
Synonyms:
H. pylori stool antigen test
Helicobacter pylori stool antigen test
HpSAT
LABID (Connect Care):
LAB397

Last Reviewed:
13 July 2023
EDMONTON/CENTRAL/NORTH ZONE APL PATIENT SERVICE CENTRES
Test Name:
H. pylori test
Testing Prerequisites:
Physician must refer to patient instructions for patient preparation information

Note: Failure to discontinue medication prior to specimen collection as outlined in the patient instructions may result in false-negative test results


Patient Instructions:
Stool for H.pylori
Requisition/Forms:
General Requisition

(H. pylori stool antigen test requires a separate, sterile collection container and requisition
This test cannot be combined with other stool testing)

Collection Device/Tube Type:
60 mL sterile, plastic container
Submission Requirements:
Frequency of Testing:
Monday - Friday
Reference Range:
Negative

Last Reviewed:
13 July 2023
ALL OTHER SITES IN NORTH and CENTRAL ZONES
Test Name:
H. pylori test
Comments:
Test not available. Refer to Urea breath test
•  For sample stability reasons, the urea breath test remains the primary test for H. pylori outside the Edmonton Zone and the Patient Service Centres in North and Central Zones.


Last Reviewed:
13 July 2023