Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Test Name

Helicobacter pylori biopsy

Synonyms

H. pylori

Adult Specimen

Gastric biopsy. Specimen Collection: Biopsy transported in saline.

Department

Microbiology

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 0800 - 2400

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Direct microscopy by acridine orange stain, same day. Culture 7 days.

Method

Microscopy & Culture