Immunochromatographic Test for Helicobacter pylori antigen in faecal samples.
Presence of Helicobacter pylori in patients with gastric symptoms.
Stool Sample
Faecal Pot
For electronic requesting using EPIC (RDUH ONLY):
Search for: ‘Helicobacter pylori antigen screen (stool)‘ or test code ‘LAB397‘
Please ensure that stool sample pots are filled between 1/3 to 1/2 full (a minimum of a pea sized amount of stool is required.) This is sufficient sample volume for all stool tests. Under-filling or over-filling stool sample pots may lead to samples being unsuitable for analysis.
If sample was taken within 4 weeks of completion of antibiotics or PPI, this can lead to a false negative result.
Do not perform test of cure, unless exclusions as per NICE guidance (Quick Reference Guide for Primary Care). If test of cure required, ensure at least 4 weeks (ideally 8 weeks) following completion of therapy.
Tested locally at RD&E
3 days
H. pylori – Lab Tests Online UK
Healthcare professionals:
Helicobacter pylori infection | Treatment summaries | BNF | NICE
Helicobacter pylori in dyspepsia: test and treat – UKHSA
(Sounds Like: h-pylori, h polyri, heliobacter)
Specimen Labelling Procedure
9018
