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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) Antibodies Blood Test, IgA

A Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) Antibodies Blood Test, IgA is used to diagnose H pylori infection in patients with duodenal disease and for monitoring the eradication of H pylori following antimicrobial therapy; identify the small percentage of H pylori-infected patients who fail to mount a systemic IgG response and demonstrate IgA antibodies only and for those patients who have chronic mucosal infections.

Sample Report

Test Code: 163170

CPT Code: 86677

Also Known As: Anti-Campylobacter Antibodies, Anti-H pylori, IgG

Methodology: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Specimen Type: Blood

Preparation: No special preparation required.

Test Results: 2-3 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Description

Diagnose H pylori infection in patients with duodenal disease and for monitoring the eradication of H pylori following antimicrobial therapy; identify the small percentage of H pylori-infected patients who fail to mount a systemic IgG response and demonstrate IgA antibodies only and for those patients who have chronic mucosal infections.

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