Tests:Helicobacter Pylori (POCT): Difference between revisions

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+== '''Overview''' ==
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+|'''Department'''
+|Performed by Endoscopy Department at Taranaki Base Hospital
+|-
+|'''Test Code'''
+|N/A
+|-
+|'''Synonyms'''
+|H Pylori (POCT)
+|-
+|'''Availability'''
+|Test kits are managed and stocked by the Endoscopy Department
+|-
+|'''Turnaround Time'''
+|In most cases, a positive result will appear in 5 to 30mins, while weakly positive results may take up to 1hr to develop.
+|-
+|'''Stability – Add test'''
+|N/A
+|-
+! colspan="2" |
+== '''Specimen Requirements''' ==
+|-
+|'''Specimen'''
+|Mucosal biopsy specimen
+|-
+|'''Preferred'''
+|Mucosal biopsy specimens of approx 2-3 mm in size from both the antrum and the greater curvature of the stomach.
+|-
+|'''Acceptable'''
+|Patients must not take any antibiotics or bismuth salts for at least 3 weeks, nor ingest proton pump inhibitors in the 2 weeks prior to the biopsy.
+|-
+|'''Minimum Volume'''
+|biopsy approx 2-3 mm
+|-
+|'''Specimen Collection and Transportation'''
+|Directly imbedded into the gel on the test slide at 20-30°C
+|-
+! colspan="2" |
+== '''Test Information''' ==
+|-
+|'''Test Method'''
+|HelicotecUT Plus
+|-
+|'''Unit of Measurement'''
+| Qualitative - Postive/Negative
+|-
+|'''Additional Information'''
+|The test should be performed at 20-30°C
+|-
+! colspan="2" |
+== '''Comments''' ==
+|-
+| colspan="2" |The management and control of the tests are all managed by the endoscopy department. Point of Care assist when requested.
+Please note, this test is not covered by the current scope of IANZ laboratory accreditation.
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