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Test Includes |
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Detection of
Helicobacter pylori antigen
in faeces
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Request
Form |
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Microbiology form
(Green)
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Availability |
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On
request during normal working
hours
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Specific
Criteria |
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Please give
detailed clinical information
Before testing
faeces for helicobacter, it will be necessary to stop H2 receptor
blockers, antibiotic therapy and proton pump
inhibitors (PPI’s) for at
least 4 weeks
This test was
introduced into routine use on 1 March 2006. From 01 April
2006, only faecal antigen tests (FAT) for Helicobacter
pylori will be
performed; serology for Helicobacter
pylori antibody is no
longer available
If there are any
problems, please contact: 01268
593536
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Turnaround
Time |
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The test will be
performed weekly, usually on Fridays, with the results being available
Friday afternoon
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Specimen |
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Faeces
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Volume |
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A walnut sized
portion should be submitted in a faeces
container
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Container |
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Blue capped
universal container with spoon
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Collection |
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Samples should be transported to laboratory immediately
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Lab.
Handling |
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Samples should be
processed on day of receipt and stored at -20oC until
tested
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Causes
for Rejection |
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Unlabelled sample
Delay in sample reaching laboratory
Not meeting specific criteria
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