Title: Helicobacter pylori Stool Antigen
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Patient Instructions
Helicobacter pylori Stool Antigen Test
Your doctor has requested that you have a H. pylori Stool Antigen Test performed. In order to produce a
meaningful laboratory test result, you must follow these instructions.
Prior to the Test
Please discuss your medication use with your physician prior to taking this test.
Antibiotics and acid lowering medication may interfere with this test and should not be taken for the
periods indicated in brackets prior to the test.
1. Antibiotics e.g. Amoxicillin, Clarithromycin, Metronidazole, Tetracycline (4 weeks)
2. Bismuth Preparations e.g. Pepto-Bismol (2 weeks)
3. Proton pump inhibitors e.g. Nexium, Pariet, Prevacid, Losec, Pantoloc, Pantoprazole (Tecta®)
(7 days)
4. H2 receptor antagonists e.g. Zantac, Tagamet, Pepcid (1 day)
5. Antacids e.g. Maalox, Diovol, Gaviscon, Tums (1 day)
If you are taking any of these medications, it is recommended that you discuss this with your doctor before
having the test done.
Collection Instructions
1
Urinate into the toilet if needed.
4
Using the spoon attached to the cap, place stool into
container. Do not over-fill the container.
5
Add stool to the “FILL LINE”. Tighten cap securely.
2
Lift toilet seat. Place sheets of plastic wrap (e.g. Saran
Wrap™) over the toilet bowl, leaving a slight dip in the centre.
Place the toilet seat down. Pass stool onto plastic wrap.
6
Wash hands with soap and water. Write Name, Date of
Birth or Health Card Number, and Date and Time of
collection on each container. Place container(s) into plastic
bag(s) and seal.
3
Alternatively, use a clean bowl or sterilized bedpan. Do not let
urine or water touch the stool specimen.
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Bring the container back to the laboratory within 4 hours of
collection. Delays will require specimen recollection. Until
specimens can be brought to the laboratory, refrigerate.
PLASTIC WRAP
OR
