Test Directory
Gastric biopsy for Helicobacter
Containers - Adult
Sterile Universal 20ml
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Additive per Container
Sterile physiological saline (preservative free) |
Containers - Child
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Sterile Universal 20ml
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Volume Range
As adult |
Laboratory Site
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Transport arrangements
Transport as soon as is practicable.
Sample storage arrangements
If delay in transporting, store in the fridge (4-6°C).
Special instructions for collection
Useful: for patients with suspected H.pylori infection in whom the choice of antibiotic is reduced due to hypersensitivity, known local high resistance rates, or previous treatment with clarithromycin, metronidazole, and a quinolone.
Samples preferably submitted Mon - Wed to allow for posting to Reference Laboratory.
Dent's Medium is no longer available. Please send sample in sterile physiological saline (preservative free).
How to request
Via Trak ("Helicobacter Culture (Biopsy)").
Availability
0900-1700, Mon - Fri (RIE or SJH).
Anticipated turnaround
Up to 14 days
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
Telephoned by microbiologist.
General additional information
See PHE guidance: "Test and treat for Helicobacter pylori (HP) in dyspepsia"