Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
Sterile screw-capped container with attached spatula
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect stool in a sterile screw capped container with attached spatula.
2. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory test catalogue for more information:
https://www.sgh.com.sg/patient-care/specialties-services/Pathology/Pages/HELICOBACTER-PYLORI-STOOL-ANTIGEN.aspx
Unacceptable Conditions:
Stool mixed with urine or preservatives.
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refrigerate
Frozen
Remarks:
1. Stool specimens should be sent prior to treatment or more than 4 weeks after completion / discontinuation of therapy involving antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors and bismuth preparations.
2. Stool in transport media, on swabs, or mixed in urine or preservatives are not appropriate for testing and will be rejected.
3. The laboratory has not evaluated TECHLAB H. PYLORI QUIK CHEK for use in paediatric samples.
Performance
Turn Around Time:
1 - 3 days
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
Singapore General Hospital (SGH), Immunology
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
H. PYLORI QUIK CHEK™ by TECHLAB, Inc. rapid membrane enzyme immunoassay.
Reference Interval:
H. pylori is detected.
Critical Values:
Requesting clinician/location will be informed of positive result.
