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Test Code: HeliAg Preferred Name Helicobacter pylori faecal antigen

No
2 hours
Daily
Daily
Medicare Item
N/A

Test Tubes

ImageSpecimen TypeSpecimen VolumeTube Type
Faeces5 gmFaeces container (white or brown lid)

COLLECTION NOTES

--No collection notes--

GENERAL NOTES



Cease non-specifc antimicrobials at least 2 weeks before and specific anti-helicobacter treatment at least 4 weeks prior to the collection of the specimen to avoid false negative results.

Diarrhoeal specimens with little solid material may give false negative results.

For Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection or eradication.

Test is preferred to urease breath test for children and pregnant women.

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