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Helicobacter pylori Faecal Antigen
Alternate Names
|
H. pylori faecal antigen |
Laboratory
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Referred Test |
Specimen
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Faeces |
Container
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Faecal Pot (Brown topped) |
Collection Instructions
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Collect on ice Send to the laboratory as soon as possible |
Additional Collection Instructions
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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. |
Minimum Adult Volume
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5mL |
Minimum Paediatric Volume
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1mL |
Frequency
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Daily |
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Test Code
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HPAG |
Container ID
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CM, CMS |
Opt. Container
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Sterile container |
Storage Instructions
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Store frozen at -20°C |
Additional (Storage) Instructions
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Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception
Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions
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Transport Instructions
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Transport frozen |
Additional Transport Instruction
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Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions
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Laboratory Notes
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Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions
Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department
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External Laboratory
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Biochemistry, St Vincent's Hospital Pathology |