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Helicobacter pylori Culture with Reflex Susceptibility
MessageGastric Antrum or Duodenal brushings or biopsy collected in sterile leak-proof container containing sterile non-bacteriostatic saline, Brucella Broth or Trypticase Soy Broth (TSB) with or without glycerol 10-20%.
Test Code
LAB16572 HPCUL
Alias/See Also
HPCUL
CPT Codes
87081| 87205
Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@
Instructions
Minimum Testing Volume: Any amount Transport Temperature: Brucella Broth or equivalent with glycerol: Frozen -70° CBroth with or without glycerol, or sterile non-bacteriostatic saline: Refrigerated Stability: Specimens with glycerolAmbient: N/A Refrigerated : 48 hoursFrozen -20 C: N/A Frozen -70 C: 5 daysAll other specimensAmbient: N/A Refrigerated : 48 hoursFrozen: N/A Causes for Rejection: Transport swab with or without gelStool
Report Available
23-Days
Clinical Significance
1230171228
Last Updated: May 18, 2026