H. pylori IgG

Test Code

H. PYLORI IgG

Alias/See Also

Helicobacter pylori IgG
H. pylori antibody

Preferred Specimen

Gold Top Tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated (2-8°C): 48 hours
If samples cannot be tested within 48 hours, they must be frozen at -20°C or colder.

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Grossly hemolyzed samples will be rejected.

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: April 22, 2026

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