HELICOBACTER PYLORI IGG, A &M

Message

NOTE: USE THIS TEST  ONLY IF ORDERS SPECIFIES IGM,IGG AND IGA.
FOR H PYLORI ANTIBODIES, ORDER HPA
Note: Short sample stability time (3 days refrigerated)
 

Test Code

HELI PYLORI (LABCORP)

Alias/See Also

HPA IGG,IGA,IGM
H PYLORI IGG,IGA,IGM

Includes

H PYLORI IGG ANTIBODY
H PYLORI IGA ANTIBODY
H PYLORI IGM ANTIBODY

Preferred Specimen

SERUM LG-RED

Minimum Volume

1 ML

Specimen Stability

REF : 3 DAYS AMBIENT: 3 DAYS

Clinical Significance

pylori

infections in patients with gastric and duodenal disease. Current studies suggest that H

pylori

IgM

testing should be performed concomitantly with H

pylori

IgA

and/or

IgG

tests for accurate diagnosis of

Helicobacter

pylori

infection.
 

Information

  Circulating antibodies to H pylori are predominantly of the IgG class. A systemic response of the IgA type is usually less pronounced but if significant, may indicate an early infection. Antibodies to IgG are the most useful for monitoring treatment.

Aid in the diagnosis of acute and chronic Hinfections in patients with gastric and duodenal disease. Current studies suggest that Htesting should be performed concomitantly with Hand/ortests for accurate diagnosis ofinfection.

Performing Laboratory
LABCORP

LABCORP