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Helicobacter pylori Culture : 1000483
Test CodeHPYC or 1000483
CPT Codes
87081, 87205
Includes
Includes Gram Stain.
Instructions
Gastric biopsy:
1. Collect samples by endoscopy from areas of inflammation.
2. Unscrew cap on the aerobic/anaerobic transport vial and place the biopsy material on the inside surface of the vial.
3. Screw the cap back onto the vial and submit.
1. Collect samples by endoscopy from areas of inflammation.
2. Unscrew cap on the aerobic/anaerobic transport vial and place the biopsy material on the inside surface of the vial.
3. Screw the cap back onto the vial and submit.
Transport Container
Submit one or more 3 mm biopsies in an aerobic/anaerobic transport system. Also acceptable: Submit a plate. Contact the laboratory for supply and instructions.
Transport Temperature
Ambient.
Specimen Stability
Transport as quickly as possible.
Methodology
Microaerobic culture
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
7 days
Reference Range
No Helicobacter isolated
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
