Test Name: Helicobacter pylori Antigen 
Alternate Test Names Faeces, Detection of Helicobacter pylori Antigen 
PLS Test Code HPAG  Laboratory Microbiology 
Specimen Faeces (random X 1)  Analysis Performed On  
Container Faeces container  Container colour Brown 
Multiple specimens  
Required Volume Adult (mL)   Req Vol Paediatric (mL)  
Reference Ranges  
Turnaround Time Routine 10 Days  Turnaround Time Urgent  
Turnaround Other  
Days test is performed Weekly  Transport Room temperature 
Special Requirements None 
Patient Preparation None 
Collection Instructions Specimen can be collected on any day Monday to Friday and must be delivered to collection centre on the same day (refer to reverse of request form for collection centre hours) 1. Please write your full name, date of birth, date and time of collection on the jar provided. 2. It is important that the specimen is not contaminated with urine or water from the toilet bowl. Use an old ice-cream container or similar receptacle to catch the specimen. 3. Open the brown top jar. Using the scoop built into the lid, place a scoop of faeces into the jar. Close lid tightly. 4. Place specimen and paperwork in plastic bag provided and deliver to your local collection centre on the day of collection. 
Clinical Information Clinical trials have shown that the use of antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors and bismuth preparations do not cause interference with positive results. If results are negative, it is recommended that patients stop taking acid blocking medication for two weeks and have the test repeated. It is suggested patients are retested four weeks after completion of therapy. Please note that these patients should not ingest any antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors or bismuth compounds within two weeks of testing. 
Sent to Reference Laboratory No 
Ref Laboratory Name  
Estimated Patient Fee N/A 
Last Updated 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00)