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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 gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
3-7 days

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW