Test Entry - Detail

Gastric Biopsy for Helicobacter pylori

General

Clinical Use:

Gastric and duodenal biopsies collected from patients are cultured for Helicobacter pylori which is recognised as an important cause of peptic ulcers.

Availability:

Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.

Aliases/Synonyms:

Duodenal Biopsy for Helicobacter pylori, Helicobacter pylori Culture,

Code:

CXHEL

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Send sample ambient within 4 hours of collection.
If delay in delivery of sample to PathWest, sample should be collected into H.pylori transport media.

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Reference Interval:

Not Applicable

Collection Requirements

Container:

Sterile Container (STERILE),

Sample Type:

Biopsy

Minimum Collection Volume:

N/A

Collection Instructions:

Collect sample into 0.2mL sterile saline.
If sample will not reach laboratory within 4 hours of collection, it should be collected into H.pylori transport media.
The media should be stored chilled, and then warmed to room temperature prior to collection. The biopsy must be embedded deeply into the agar immediately following collection.
The sample is stable for 48 hours ambient once embedded.
Indicate specimen type, any specific organism investigation required and any relevant clinical history on request form.

Processing Requirements

Alternate Containers:

Processing Instructions:

Minimum Assay Volume:

N/A

Stability:

4 hours ambient (Saline); 48 hours ambient (H.pylori Media)

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Send sample ambient within 4 hours of collection.
If delay in delivery of sample to PathWest, sample should be collected into H.pylori transport media.

Testing Locations

Performed at:

Section	Department	Site	Contact Phone
Bacteriology	Microbiology	Fiona Stanley Hospital	6152 8012
Bacteriology	Microbiology	QEII Medical Centre	6383 4505

Last Updated : 06-10-2020 09:48