- HELIS
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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