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Laboratory Information

Test Name

H. pylori IgG

Synonyms

Helicobacter pylori serology
Pylori serology
H.pylori serology

External Price (excl. GST)

27.77

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Gold or Red tube

Instructions for Referral to Waikato Lab

Aliquot instructions

250uL serum

Aliquot Transport

Chilled

Test Information

Department

Immunology

Laboratory Turnaround Time

3 days

Unit of measurement

Negative, Equivocal, or Reactive.

Uncertainty of measurement

<20%

Diagnostic Use Or Instructions

Stool antigen detection is more accurate and is now the standard test for Helicobacter status, used by most doctors in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions. http://www.bpac.org.nz/BT/2014/May/h-pylori.aspx

Electronic Information

Registration Code

HPYLG

HL7 mapping code

$HPYLG

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