Test Information:
The Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) IgM ELISA test system is an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the detection of IgM class antibodies to H. pylori in human serum. H. pylori is detectable in adult patients with duodenal ulcer and of patients with gastric ulcer.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8˚C
Stability: 7 days - Storage: – 20˚C
Stability: 6 months
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2°C to 8°C)
Test Category:
Batch
Test Schedule:
Specimen receiving CUT-OFF:
Wednesday, 0800H.
All specimen received beyond cut-off will be included in the next batch processing
Results Availability:
Thursday at 1200H