Helicobacter Clotest
| Label Mnemonic: | COLO |
| Epic code: | LAB2224 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Microbiology |
Microbiology/Molecular Infectious Disease
BT 6004
356-2591
BT 6004
356-2591
Specimen(s):
Tissue Biopsy from Gastric Antrum
Collection Medium:
| Kimberly Clark Clotest |
Minimum:
2-3 mm Tissue biopsy from gastric antrum. If biopsy specimen is small,
a second may be taken and inserted into the gel with the first sample.
Do not contaminate the gel with blood. Transport to the Microbiology
laboratory.
Testing Schedule:
7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Methodology:
Culture, presumptive, screening only
CPT Code:
87081