Helicobacter Pylori Antibody

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Test Code

HPYAB

Alias/See Also

8465

CPT Codes
86677

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)

Instructions

SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.

Transport Container

SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred)

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = at least 7 days

Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

Tuesday and Thursday
BS

Report Available

6 days

Reference Range

SEX	AGE	Report Normals	Units
N/M/F	1000Y	Negative

Clinical Significance

Helicobacter pylori is a major cause of peptic ulcers. It has also been associated with increased risk of patients developing gastritis and gastric adenocarcinoma. The presence of IgG antibodies to Helicobacter pylori in a patient's serum indicates that they have been exposed to H. pylori at some time in the past. It does not indicate current infection. To detect active infection, tests such as Helicobacter pylori Stool Antigen or H. pylori Urea Breath Test may be used.

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: November 22, 2021

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