Test CatalogueHELICOBACTER PYLORI ANTIBODIES

Specimen: 3 mL (2 mL min.) Whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.

Stability (Room): 2 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 48 hrs

Stability (Frozen): N/A

Method: EIA

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 2 hrs

Usage: Colonization with H.pylori is associated with increased risk of developing gastritis, peptic ulcer disease and gastric malignancies. Antibodies IgG and IgA provide higher sensitivity than either test alone. Antibody titres may be elevated for years in infected individuals. Following treatment, values generally decrease, but may not become undetectable.

Specialty: Gastroenterologist

Disease: Disorders of Gastrointestinal tract

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Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

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Pre-test Information: No special preparation required

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