Helicobacter Pylori (POCT)

Overview
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
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
Test Information
Test Method	HelicotecUT Plus
Unit of Measurement	Qualitative - Postive/Negative
Additional Information	The test should be performed at 20-30°C
Comments
The management and control of the tests are all managed by the endoscopy department. Point of Care assist when requested. This test is IANZ accredited.

Owner	Pam Chung (Pchung)
Last reviewed	01.10.2025
Next review	01.10.2026 (OK)