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Synonyms
- Anti-Campylobacter Antibodies, IgM
- Anti-H pylori, IgM
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate.
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 7 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |
Causes for Rejection
Heat inactivated serum; hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
Test Details
Use
Diagnose early H pylori infection in patients with gastric and duodenal disease. Circulating antibodies to H pylori are predominantly of the IgG class. A systemic response of the IgA type is usually less pronounced but, if significant, may indicate a more severe inflammation. A few patients develop only antibodies to IgA. Antibodies to IgM, although rare, may indicate an early infection.
Limitations
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined, by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Results of this test are for investigational purposes only. The results should not be used as a diagnostic procedure without confirmation of the diagnosis by another medically diagnostic product or procedure.
Methodology
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Reference Interval
• Negative: <9.0 units
• Equivocal: 9.0−11.0 units
• Positive: >11.0 units
Additional Information
Current studies suggest that H pylori IgM testing should be performed concomitantly with IgA and IgG tests for associated diagnosis of H pylori.
References
Kosunen TU, Seppälä K, Sarna S, Sipponen P. Diagnostic value of decreasing IgG, IgA, and IgM antibody titres after eradication of Helicobacter pylori.Lancet. 1992 Apr 11; 339(8798):893-895. 1348298
Thomson ABR. Helicobacter pylori and gastroduodenal pathology. Can J Gastroenterol. 1993; 7(4):353-358.
von Wulffen H. An assessment of serological tests for the detection of Helicobacter pylori.Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 1992 Jul; 11(7):577-582.1396763
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163204 | Helicobacter pylori, IgM Ab | 7903-8 | 163208 | H pylori, IgM Abs | units | 7903-8 |
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