Helicobacter pylori Antigen (Faeces)

Code:
HELAG

Sample Type:

Container Faeces with spoon (30ml Blue Top)
Pea-sized sampleContainer Faeces with spoon (30ml Blue Top)

Ref Ranges/Units:

N/A

Turnaround:

2 – 3 days

Special Precautions/Comments:

Additional Information:

False negatives due to suppression of H.pylori may occur up to 2 weeks after the ingestion of proton pump inhibitors or bismuth preparations and for 4 weeks after taking antibiotics.

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