HELICOBACTER PYLORI SEROLOGY

Message

SENDOUT/BOSTON

Test Code

HELI-SERUM

Alias/See Also

PYLORI HELICOBACTER, H. PYLORI, H PYLORI

Preferred Specimen

SERUM: GOLD TOP TUBE

Minimum Volume

2 mLs

Instructions

DRAW 1 GOLD TOP TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN, AND SEND TO LAB.

Transport Container

ORIGINAL TUBE

Transport Temperature

REFRIGERATED

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: Robert Boc, 857-203-5941

Additional Information
H. PYLORI IgG

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.