Published on November 18, 2020
Helicobacter pylori Culture
ID confirmed if isolated and susceptibility testing will be performed
| Test ID |
|
LAB5086 |
EPIC Order
|
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HELICOBACTER PYLORI CULTURE
|
| CPT Code(s) |
|
87081 (87077, 87153,87176, 87181, 87186, 87150 if appropriate) |
| Group/Individual Test |
|
Individual |
| Laboratory |
|
Microbiology |
| Tube Station |
|
82 |
| Specimen |
Routine: |
Gastric Biopsy moistened with sterile saline; See Comments |
| |
Micro:
|
0.5x0.2x0.2-cm sized piece of tissue |
| Availability |
|
Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories |
| Turnaround Time |
|
8-30 days |
| Reference Range |
|
See Separate report. |
| Comment |
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- Samples must be collected Monday-Friday ONLY and delivered to the laboratory immediately.
- Samples MUST be received in UNC Hospital McLendon laboratory by 3:00 pm to be sent out the same day of collection.
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Reviewed by J. Carr on December 05, 2025
