H. pylori Culture w/Susceptibilities

Test Code

HELIS

Specimen Name

H. pylori Culture w/Susceptibilities

CPT Codes

  • 87081

Collect

Sterile Container - Gastric Tissue or Biopsy; Also acceptable Gastric Fluid Brushings or Aspirate / Duodenum Tissue or Biopsy

Stability

Refrigerated 48 hours

Volume

0.5 x 0.2 x 0.2-cm sized piece of tissue or 1 mL of fluid

Minimum Volume

Performed

Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 7-28 days

Components

Additional Information

Specimen must be received in laboratory within 48 hours of collection. https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/-/media/it-mmfiles/Special-Instructions/7/5/C/gastroenterology-and-hepatology-test-request

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