Gastric biopsy, Tissue

Department

Microbiology - Bacteriology

Delphic Registration Code

GBIO

Synonyms

CLO test
H.p. testing
Helicobacter pylori testing

Turnaround Time

24 hours

Test Code

2208

Specimen Type

• Biopsy

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• please_refer_to_additional_requiremets

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• please_refer_to_additional_requiremets

Additional Specimen Information

Inoculation of CLO test done at the bedside during endoscopy.
Patient specimen - Biopsy inoculated into CLO test
The CLO test strip is supplied by the laboratory.
Please ensure the seal is closed firmly over the biopsy material, this prevents media dehydration. Deliver ambient to lab ASAP.
Formalin specimens not acceptable.

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

Urease detection

Non-Funded Test Cost

$18.59 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2208

The CLO test strip is supplied by the laboratory.

Please ensure the seal is closed firmly over the biopsy material, this prevents media dehydration.

Formalin specimens not acceptable.

Contact Information

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