Bacterial Culture for R/O Helicobacter pylori with Gram

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General Information

Lab Name
Helicobacter pylori C/S w/Gram
Lab Code
HPYC
Epic Ordering
Culture Helicobacter pylori w/ Stain
Description

Positive cultures will have susceptibility reflexively ordered for an additional charge.

Synonyms
H pylori Culture, H. pylori Culture
Components

Interpretation

Method

Culture

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Stomach antrum tissue biopsy, duodenum tissue biopsy
Collection

Biopsy specimens for culture should be taken before specimens for histological examination to eliminate the risk of transferring small amounts of fixative to the container to be used for culture.

For optimal results, place tissue biopsies into either Copan Universal Transport Medium (UTM-RT) or BD Universal Viral Transport (UVT) medium.

Sterile saline should only be used if the specimen will be immediately transported to the laboratory for processing.

Handling Instructions

H. pylori is a fragile organism. Specimens should be protected from desiccation and exposure to air for any length of time.

  • The use of universal transport media may extend organism viability for 1-2 days. However, prompt transport to the laboratory is ideal for successful isolate recovery.
  • Transport specimens to the laboratory refrigerated.
  • If specimens are submitted in sterile saline, they should be immediately transported and processed (<3 hours).
  • Specimens received in formalin will be rejected.

Processing

Processing

Specimens should be processed immediately upon receipt in the laboratory.

Performance

LIS Dept Code
Microbiology (MC)
Performing Location(s)
UW-MT Microbiology
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room # NW177,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes
87081, 87205
LOINC
587-6
Interfaced Order Code
UOW2629