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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

H Pylori (POCT)

Specimen Collection

Pre Testing Requirements

Patients must not take any antibiotics or bismuth salts for at least 3 weeks, nor ingest proton pump inhibitors in the 2 weeks prior to the biopsy.

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Mucosal biopsy specimens of approx 2-3 mm in size from both the antrum and the greater curvature of the stomach.

Adult Specimen

Biopsy samples x 2

Test Information

Department

POCT

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 24hrs

Method

HelicotecUT Plus

Electronic Information

Registration Code

HPYLUR