Helicobacter pylori, culture
- Test Name:
- Helicobacter pylori, culture
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Ordering Information:
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H. pylori culture
- Organism(s)/Disease(s):
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Helicobacter pylori
- Body Source(s):
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Biopsy, duodenal
Biopsy, gastric
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Clinical Prerequisite(s):
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- Requisition/Forms:
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- Collection Device/Tube Type:
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H. pylori Collection Kit
- Comments:
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- Collection Instructions:
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- Handling/Storage Comments:
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The specimen must be received in the performing Microbiology Lab within 2 hours of collection
Testing is performed at the following Microbiology Labs:
• APL Calgary Diagnostic & Scientific Centre (DSC)
• APL Edmonton Base Laboratory
• APL Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
Send:
• labelled specimens
• requisitions
• Gastric or Duodenal Biopsy Collection Checklist
- Frequency of Testing:
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Daily
TAT for negative cultures: 10 days
- Turnaround Times
- See Microbiology Information»
- Last Reviewed:
- 10 May 2024
