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Helicobacter pylori MCS (Tissue)

Alternate Names
H. pylori MCS, H pylori culture, Gastric biopsy MCS, Gastric Biopsy Culture, H.pylori susceptibility testing, Portagerm, PORT-PYL agar
Test Code
GABX
Testing Laboratory
Microbiology
Specimen Type

Gastric biopsy

Container Type

70 mL Sterile Container (Yellow Top)

Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

For Rapid Urease Tests, please refer to Helicobacter Urease Test (Tissue) Test.

Collection Instructions

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Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Daily
Min Test Volume
None
Add On Test Suitability

Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID
CM, CMS, CFT, CFTS
Laboratory Instructions
None
Accredited Test
Yes