Test Name
Helicobacter Pylori Presumptive ID
Alternate DescriptionGastric biopsy for H. Pylori
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Microbiology
Summary Test Name
Helicobacter Pylori Presumptive ID
Container MicrobiologyGastric Biopsy collected in CLO test media (Rapid Urease Test)
Specimen Stability1 hour at room temperature
Specimen TransportRoom Temperature
Stat Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsNegative or positive at 24 hours
Reference ValuePresumptively Negative for H. PYLORI
Test ResultsNegative or positive for H. PYLORI
Additional Test InformationSpecimen submitted on media inoculated by gastroenterology