Test Directory
Helicobacter pylori antigen (faeces)
Containers - Adult
20ml Universal Stool Container
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Volume Range
1-5 ml |
Containers - Child
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20ml Universal Stool Container
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Volume Range
1-5ml |
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20ml Universal Stool Container
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Laboratory Site
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone (Bacteriology): 01506 52 3075 OOH contact RIE
Transport arrangements
Useful in:
- patients with uncomplicated dyspepsia unresponsive to lifestyle change and antacids, following a single one month course of proton pump inhibitor (PPI), without alarm symptoms.
- patients with a history of gastric or duodenal ulcer/bleed who have not previously been tested.
- Patients before taking NSAIDs, if they have a prior history of gastro-duodenal ulcers/bleeds. (See Test and treat for Helicobacter pylori (HP) in dyspepsia PHE Guidance)
Transport as soon as is practicable.
Sample storage arrangements
If delay in transporting, store in the fridge (4-6°C).
Special instructions for collection
Sample must be received in the laboratory within 48 hours of collection- so preferably don't collect on a Friday. Do not overfill the container.
How to request
GP comms, or via Trak ("Helicobater antigen profile (All sites))" or by request form.
Availability
0900-1700 (SJH) Monday - Friday. Samples batched and run 3 times per week.
Anticipated turnaround
Up to 6 days
General additional information
The patient should not have had any antibiotics in the previous 4 weeks, or proton pump inhibitors in the previous 2 weeks, to avoid false negatives. Do not routinely offer re-testing after eradication
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