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HELIG
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Test Overview
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Screening for exposure to Helicobacter pylori. This assay should be performed only on patients with gastrointestinal symptoms consistent with H. pylori infection and should not be used to test asymptomatic patients.
Negative
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
This test is not available to University of Michigan registered patients.
Collect specimen in a red top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate (preferred) or freeze.