H. pylori test (Calgary/South)
- Test Name:
- H. pylori test (Calgary/South)
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Ordering Information:
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H. pylori stool antigen test
HpSAT
- LABID (Connect Care):
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LAB397
- Organism(s)/Disease(s):
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Helicobacter pylori
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Clinical Prerequisite(s):
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Patient Instructions - Stool for H. pylori
Physicians must refer to Patient instructions for patient preparation information
Note: Failure to discontinue medication prior to specimen collection as outlined in Patient Instructions may result in false-negative test results
- Requisition/Forms:
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Alberta Precision Labs (APL) Requisition
- Collection Device/Tube Type:
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60 mL sterile, plastic container
- Comments:
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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:
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*Refrigerate
- Handling/Storage Comments:
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- 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:
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- Leaking sample containers
- Extremely hard stool specimens
- Frequency of Testing:
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Monday - Friday
- Turnaround Times
- See Microbiology Information»
- Comments:
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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:
- 07 May 2024
