Helicobacter Pylori Antibody
Test Summary
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.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)
Minimum Volume
N/A
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 tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
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
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
HPYAB
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB228
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86677
Billing Code
- 300584
CPT Statement
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
| SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units |
| N/M/F | 1000Y | Negative |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Thursday; BS; Report available: 7 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)
Minimum Volume
N/A
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 tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
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
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units |
| N/M/F | 1000Y | Negative |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Thursday; BS; Report available: 7 days