Helicobacter pylori Urease culture
| Test Name |
Helicobacter pylori Urease culture |
| Alternate Name(s) |
H.pylori |
| Laboratory Module |
Microbiology |
| Ordering Mnemonic |
HPYL |
| Specimen Type |
Gastric biopsy |
| Collection Container |
Rapid Urea Transport (RUT) Medium |
| Container Information | |
| Collection Information |
The gastric biopsy that is collected by the physician, is placed directly into the transport media. Send to the lab immediately. |
| Test Schedule |
Daily |
| Routine Turnaround Time | Final: 24 hours |
| Stat Turnaround Time | Final: 24 hours |
| Critical Values |
As growth is detected and identified the information is made available to the health care provider. |
| Lab Process Notes |
A change in color indicates the presence of H. pylori. A reading is performed at 3 hours and again at 18 hours after incubation has began. |
| Storage and Transport |
The media should be maintained at room temperature until transport to the lab. Once in the lab the specimen will be stored at room temperature in the microbiology rack. |
| Test Referred To |
On site, BGH laboratory |
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