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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test
Recent changes for Helicobacter pylori Serology
Recent changes for Helicobacter pylori Serology |
Date | Field | Changed From | Changed To |
27th October 2023 | External Laboratory | Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (V.I.D.R.L) | |
| Method | Contact VIDRL 9342 2649/9342 2650. | |
Helicobacter pylori Serology |
Ordering information: | H. pylori serology testing at VIDRL will no longer be offered as of October 2, 2023.
For detection of active H. pylori infection and/or monitoring of treatment response, urea breath test or H. pylori faecal antigen is recommended.
Please contact the clinical microbiologist oncall or the gastroenterology department if there are any questions. |
Laboratory: | Referred Test |
Test Code: | SHPY |
Specimen types: | Serum |
Container types: | Serum tube with gel |  |
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Collection Instructions: | Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab |
Frequency: | Weekly |
Result Turnaround Time: | 3-7 days |
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