Helicobacter pylori Faecal Antigen (Faeces) Test | Austin Pathology

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Helicobacter pylori Faecal Antigen (Faeces)

Alternate Names	H. pylori faecal antigen, Helicobacter pylori Antigens Faeces
Test Code	HPAG
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Faeces
Container Type	Faecal Pot (Brown Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	Collect on ice. Please collect a DEDICATED faecal pot for this test. Label the faecal container with patient identification details. Collect a small amount of faeces into the brown topped container. Put the container into a small plastic bag and freeze immediately. Do not let sample defrost while transporting it to the laboratory or collection centre.
Transport Instructions	Transport on ice
Storage Instructions	Store frozen at -20°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	CM, CMS
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions DO NOT REJECT SAMPLES IF THEY ARE NOT RECEIVED FROZEN. Freeze as soon as possible and note the time of freezing.
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Regional Laboratories Transport faeces frozen. Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Forward to the referral laboratory frozen.
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, St Vincent's Hospital Pathology
Accredited Test	Yes

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