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Test Code
HPSAG
Test Name
Helicobacter pylori Antigen, Stool
CPT Codes
87338
Included Tests
Helicobacter pylori Antigen
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Clinical Utility
Colonization with H. pylori is associated with increased risk of patients developing gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric adenocarcinoma. Stool antigen testing provides a sensitive measure of detecting presence of H. pylori before, during, and after treatment.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen: Stool

Collection Container: Sterile Container

Volume: 0.5 grams 
Processing and Submission Instructions

Do not place stool in preservative, transport media, collect with a swab.
Transport Instructions

 Transport to the laboratory refrigerated or frozen.

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

Unacceptable

Refrigerated

72 hours

Frozen

30 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Specimens submitted in preservative.
  • Specimens submitted at room temperature.
Methodology
Lateral Flow Immunoassay
Reference Intervals
Not Detected
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names
  •  H. pylori Fecal Antigen
Testing Schedule
Routine, Monday-Friday - no holidays
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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