Home
HelpTest Code HPYM H. Pylori Antibody, IgM
Collection Container
Serum gel
Specimen Required
Serum
Other Acceptable Specimen Types
Red top
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
14 days
Reasons for Rejection
Heat inactivated serum; hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
Methodology
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Days and Times Performed
Monday - Friday
Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
CPT Code
86677 (Results of this test are for investigational purposes only)
LOINC Code
7903-8
EMR Interface Order Code
68048