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H. pylori IgG

Test Code
H. PYLORI IgG


Alias/See Also
Helicobacter pylori IgG


Preferred Specimen
Gold Top Tube


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 48 hours
Frozen (-20°C): 1 year


Methodology
Indirect solid phase immunoassay

Setup Schedule
M-F


Report Available
TAT 2 - 4 days


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Colonization with H. Pylori is associated with risk of patients developing gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric adenocarcinoma. Serologic testing is recommended only for symptomatic patients. H. Pylori IgG may be detected for years in infected individuals, even after successful antibiotic treatment.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in the West Roxbury Immunology Lab
Contact: Cassandra Mota, 857-203-5941


Last Updated: March 20, 2023


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