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HelpTest Code MHELC Culture and Sensitivity, Helicobacter pylori
Infectious
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Antrum / gastric biopsy
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container
with 0.5mL of sterile normal saline.
Volume: As much as possible.
Collection Instructions: Place the tissue in 0.5mL
saline.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Antrum / Gastric Biopsy |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | Submit sample to lab immediately |
| Refrigerate: | Unacceptable |
| Frozen: | Unacceptable |
Reference Interval
Helicobacter pylori not isolated.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Sunday, TAT 7-14 days
Methodology
Conventional Culture
Service Code
23046
Update
Last updated 14/10/2021
Unacceptable Condition
Dried tissue.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection.
Special Instruction
Do not share sample with other requests.