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Test ID HPCRP Helicobacter pylori with Clarithromycin Resistance Prediction, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Infectious


Ordering Guidance


This test uses isolates of Helicobacter pylori for testing. If testing directly from feces is desired, order HPFRP / Helicobacter pylori with Clarithromycin Resistance Prediction, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies.



Additional Testing Requirements


1. If identification testing is needed, also order IDENT / Organism Referred for Identification, Aerobic Bacteria.

2. If susceptibility testing is needed, also order ZMMLS / Antimicrobial Susceptibility, Aerobic Bacteria, MIC, Varies.



Shipping Instructions


1. For shipping information see Infectious Specimen Shipping Guidelines.

2. Place specimen in a large infectious container and label as an etiologic agent/infectious substance, if appropriate.



Necessary Information


Organism identification and specimen source are required.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Infectious Container, Large (T146)

Container/Tube: Agar slant or other appropriate media

Specimen Volume: Isolate

Collection Instructions:

1. Perform isolation of Helicobacter pylori in culture.

2. H pylori isolate must be submitted in pure culture. Do not submit mixed cultures.


Secondary ID

607596

Useful For

Assessing pure isolates of Helicobacter pylori to predict clarithromycin resistance or susceptibility

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
PCRID Identification by PCR No, (Bill Only) No

Testing Algorithm

When this test is ordered, the reflex test may be performed at an additional charge.

 

For more information see Helicobacter pylori Diagnostic Algorithm.

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Ambient (preferred)
  Frozen 
  Refrigerated 

Reject Due To

Agar plate Reject
ESwab Reject
Port-a-Cult Reject

Reference Values

Not applicable

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

3 to 4 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

87513

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728) with the specimen