Helicobacter pylori Culture with Antimicrobial Susceptibilities (MAYO)

Test Code
1230002327


Alias/See Also
LAB881: Helicobacter pylori Culture with Antimicrobial Susceptibilities | MAYO EAP: HELIS


CPT Codes
87081x1

Preferred Specimen
MAYO LAB: STERILE CONTAINER (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1


Instructions
2 mL blood in a plain, red-top tube; serum gel tube is not acceptable Draw specimen immediately before next scheduled dose.


Transport Temperature
Spin down within 2 hours of draw and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial. rough specimens are recommended as therapeutic ranges are based on specimens drawn at trough (ie, immediately before the next dose).


Report Available
MAYO LAB
STAT: 10080 min
Routine: 10080 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 10080 min
Life or Death: 10080 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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