Preliminary results are reported in 96 hours. Negative results are reported after 1 week.
Test Updated:
Helicobacter pylori Culture, Gastric Biopsy
H. pylori Culture
Gastric Biopsy Culture, Helicobacter pylori
Culture, Helicobacter pylori
HPC
HELICOBACTER PYLORI CULTURE
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Test Overview
Culture
Isolate Helicobacter pylori for susceptibility testing when patient has failed therapy.
No Helicobacter pylori isolated.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collect gastric biopsy. Send immediately to the Microbiology laboratory.
Please notify MLabs Client Services to schedule testing prior to collecting specimen. Specimen transport should be arranged so that the specimen is received by MLabs within 3 hours of collection; request a STAT courier if necessary. Send gastric biopsy specimen at room temperature.