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Test Code LAB2497 H pylori Culture, Gastric

Important Note

Important Note:

1. Call the Main Lab (ext. 7-2102) prior to biopsy if it is known tissue will need to go to UW for culture. If it is not known until the endoscopy is being performed that cultures are desired, please call immediately after the procedure to inform the lab that tissue will need to go to UW for culture.

2. Take at least one biopsy from the antrum and one biopsy from the body for culture and collect these biopsies prior to any biopsies being taken for formalin fixation.

3. Transport the specimen in Universal Transport Media (UTM) or a sterile container directly to the Main Lab after collection.

4. CPA / Send Outs: Notify UW Client Support Services at (206) 520-4600 of the incoming sample. Send immediately via DIRECT Delivery Express courier.

Additional Codes

G H py Cx

Clinical System Name

H pylori Culture, Gastric

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Gastric Biopsy

Container(s): Universal Transport Media (UTM) or Sterile Screw-Capped Container

Preferred Vol: N/A

Minimum Vol: N/A

 

Note: Gastric biopsies are the only acceptable sample type.

 

H. pylori organisms rapidly lose viability, so immediate transport is important. If specimen is older than 3 hours, organisms may be non-viable.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: 2 - 8 C

Storage Location: Affix large Epic label to the container and place sample in the CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.

Note: This test is always STAT. Send immediately via Delivery Express courier.

Performing Laboratory

University of Washington Medical Center

Deptartment of Laboratory Medicine

Microbiology Lab
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
 

Phone Number: (206) 520-4600

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name:

Bacterial Culture for R/O Helicobacter pylori with Gram
Reference Lab Test Code:

HPYC
Instructions:

Fill out UW Microbiology requisition and scan a copy to Send Outs. Send DIRECT via Delivery Express to UW NW220. Call UW Client Support Services at (206) 520-4600 to notify them of the incoming sample.

 

Synonyms

Gastric H pylori Culture; H. pylori Culture; H. Pylori Culture; H Pylori Culture

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N

Daily

  7 - 10 d

 

Methodology

Method: None specified

Analytical Volume: None specified

Limitations:

Reference Range

Interpretive report provided.

 

CPT Codes

87081, 87205