Helicobacter pylori Faecal Antigen (Faeces)

Testing Laboratory

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FHPA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8204

Synonyms

Helicobacter pylori faecal antigen

Specimen Type

• Faecal

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Faeces Container (White Lid)

Acceptable

• Specimen Container

Collection instructions:
Request for patient under 16years of age requires approval unless:
1. Requested by a gastroenterologist
2. Clinical details indicating post H.Pylori eradication or first degree relative gastro cancer.

Request for patient over 16 years of age remain unchanged.

Dedicated sample required. Fresh faecal sample, a minimum of 2g
Not to be shared with other Faecal Test.

Laboratory instruction:
FREEZE

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