Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
FHPA
Test Code (Numeric Code)
8204
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Dedicated sample required. Fresh faecal sample, a minimum of 2g.
Laboratory
Send frozen
Sample Stability
Samples are stable for up to 72 hours at 4 degrees Celsius . It is recommended the samples be frozen as soon as possible on arrival at LabPLUS at -20 degrees Celsius
Synonyms
Helicobacter pylori faecal antigen
H. pylori (Faeces)
H. pylori Stool Antigen
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) (Faeces)
Turnaround Time
1 week
This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section on the testing laboratory's test guide for more information on the indications for testing.
Specimen Type
- Faecal
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Faeces Container (White Lid)
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Faeces Container (White Lid)
Additional Specimen Information
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.
Last updated: 13/11/2026