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 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

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