3952 F-HepyAg

The purpose of this test is to identify a Helicobacter infection or evaluate the success of a Helicobacter treatment. It is possible to evaluate the success of the Helicobacter treatment only 4 – 6 weeks after the treatment has ended.

 

1. Sampling kit:

  • A clean container, for example, a disposable plate or a cardboard kidney bowl.
  • A sampling container with a spoon attached to the lid.
  • A sealable plastic bag.
  • A sticker for recording your personal details.

 

2. Collecting the stool sample:

  • Collect some stool (feces) in the clean container.
  • Open the lid of the sampling container. Using the spoon attached to the lid collect about a teaspoonful of stool into the container.
  • Close the lid carefully.
  • Attach a sticker to the sampling container.
  • Write the sampling date and time on the stickers.
  • Put the sample container in a plastic bag and seal the bag carefully.

 

3. Storing the sample:

Take the sample to the laboratory as soon as possible, preferably on the same day or the following morning the latest. Store the sample in a cool place, e.g. in a refrigerator (NB! Keep away from foodstuff).

 

4. Please note:

In order to minimize the risk of infection, please wash your hands carefully with water and soap after collecting the sample. Dispose the container you used for collecting the sample appropriately.

10/9/2018 Klinisk kemi