HELICOBACTER PYLORI ANTIBODY, IGG QUALITATIVE

Test Code

LAB7823

Alias/See Also

H. Pylori

CPT Codes
86677

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (SST)

Note: Plasma samples are not acceptable

Patient Preparation

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL (1 mL optimal)

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Red tube

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells. Refrigerate until tested.

Transport Container

Gold tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 72 hours; otherwise freeze

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

Hemolyzed samples
Plasma samples

Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Setup Schedule

T, Th

Batched; once per day performed

Report Available

Report may take up to 5 days if batch is missed

Reference Range

<0.89	Negative
0.89 - 0.99	Equivocal
>1.0	Positive

Clinical Significance

Increased antibody levels are associated with chronic gastritis and peptic ulcer.

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

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