The main purpose of this Manual is to provide useful guidelines for the selection of pathology tests and to facilitate interpretation of results.
Contains a comprehensive listing of all genes from the Human Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC) database alongside laboratories and tests available in the country.
A manual for the process of macroscopic dissection in Anatomical Pathology laboratories.
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Keywords: Helicobacter pylori antibody, H. pylori IgG antibody
5 mL blood in plain tube.
Immunoassay.
Investigation of peptic ulcers, gastritis.
A positive result does not differentiate past or present infection with Helicobacter pylori.
This test is less sensitive than biopsy detection (histology, urease test) and has only a limited place.
Antibodies are slow to develop after infection (5-10 weeks) and may remain positive for > 12 months after eradication of H. pylori.
Dunn BE et al. Clin Microbiol Rev. 1997; 10: 720-741.
Passaro DJ et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2002; 35: 298-304.
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