H. pylori test (Calgary/South)

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Test Name:

H. pylori test (Calgary/South)

Ordering Information:

H. pylori stool antigen test
HpSAT

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB397

Organism(s)/Disease(s):

Helicobacter pylori

Clinical Prerequisite(s):

Physicians must refer to Patient instructions for patient preparation information

Failure to discontinue medication prior to specimen collection as outlined in Patient Instructions may result in false-negative test results

Patient Instructions:

Patient Instructions stool for H. pylori

Requisition/Forms:

Alberta Precision Labs (APL) Requisition

Collection Device/Tube Type:

60 mL sterile, plastic container

Comments:

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

Handling and Storage:

*Refrigerate

Handling/Storage Comments:

Specimens MUST be refrigerated or, kept on an ice pack until delivered to the laboratory
Transport the specimen and requisition to the testing laboratory (APL Calgary Diagnostic & Scientific Centre [DSC] Microbiology) as soon as possible
- The specimen must be received at the DSC Microbiology department within 12 hours of collection
South zone locations:
- If the sample can be transported to the DSC Microbiology department within 48 hours, then refrigerate as soon as possible and send specimen with an ice pack, via regular courier
- If the sample cannot be transported within 48 hours, then the sample must be frozen (-20ºC)
  - DO NOT ship the sample until it is completely frozen. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles

Rejection Criteria:

Leaking sample containers

Extremely hard stool specimens

Frequency of Testing:

Monday - Friday

Turnaround Times

See Microbiology Information»

Comments:

Additional information regarding dyspepsia: Dyspepsia Enhanced Primary Care Pathway
More test information: Diasorin Liason® H. Pylori SA Information for Use (REF 318200) package insert

Last Reviewed:

20 August 2025

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