Helicobacter pylori Culture with Antimicrobial Susceptibilities, Varies
SoftLab Order Code
HELIS
Epic Order Name
Helicobacter pylori Culture + Antimicrobial Sus, Mayo, Ref Lab
Epic Order ID
LAB4028
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Duodenum biopsy, Gastric biopsy, Gastric aspirate, or Gastric brushings
Collection Container
Sterile container
IMPORTANT: Review instructions
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Biopsy submitted in fluid other than sterile saline; Specimen must be received at the testing laboratory within 48 hours of collection
Instructions
For biopsy specimens: Acquire biopsied tissue and moisten with sterile saline
NOTE: Specimens must arrive at the testing laboratory (Mayo - Rochester Minnesota) within 48 hours of collection. Specimens collected on Friday evenings, Saturdays or Holidays may not be shipped in time to meet that cutoff and may be rejected by the testing laboratory.