Helicobacter pylori Culture (LABCORP)

Test Code

1231100826

Alias/See Also

LAB881: Helicobacter pylori Culture with Antimicrobial Susceptibilities | LABCORP EAP: 180885

CPT Codes
87081x1, 87205x1

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: STERILE CONTAINER (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A

Instructions

Specimen: Gastric material

Volume: Biopsy

Container: Anaerobic transport, aerobic/anaerobic bacterial swab transport system, CLO vial, urea agar medium, C&S transport (Cary Blair/orange Para-Pak)

Transport Temperature

Specimen Type: Induced sputum, bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL), lung tissue, bronchial brush, tracheal aspirates, transtracheal aspirates, body fluids
Container: Anaerobic transport, aerobic/anaerobic bacterial swab transport system, CLO vial, urea agar medium, C&S transport (Cary Blair/orange Para-Pak)
Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Special Instructions: Not Available
Specimen Collection: Not Available
Method: Culture
Stability
Room Temp: Not Available
Refrigerated: Not Available
Frozen: Not Available

Report Available

LABCORP LAB STAT: 10 Days

Last Updated: June 30, 2023

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