Methodology
Culture
Synonyms
H pylori; Hpylori; H. Pylori
Specimen Type
Tissue
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB09000
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
8-10 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-3 mm Gastric/Antral or Duodenal biopsy collected in Brucella broth or Trypticase Soy Broth (TSB) with 10-20% glycerol
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
10-20% Glycerdrol is located in the lab refrigerator on the top shelf. Tissue in a sterile container using sterile non-bacteriostatic saline is also acceptable refrigerated only. Keep specimen on wet ice and deliver to lab immediately.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=Unacceptable; Refrigerated=48 Hours; Frozen=5 Days for glycerol only
Rejection Criteria
Transport swab with or without gel; Specimens frozen at -20; Stool
Test Volume Required
3 mm
Minimum Test Volume
1 mm (any amount)
Processing Instructions
For tissue received in a sterile container with sterile non-bacteriostatic saline, transfer tissue sample to a Brucella broth or Trypticase Soy Broth (TSB) with 10-20% glycerol and send to Quest frozen.
CPT Codes
87081, 87205; 87181 (x5)
Revised
02-24-22
Initials
SA