Referred Tests
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Test ID: HELIS
Helicobacter pylori Culture with Antimicrobial Susceptibilities, Varies
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Recovery of Helicobacter pylori from gastric specimens for antimicrobial susceptibility testing of the organism (amoxicillin, clarithromycin, levofloxacin, metronidazole, and tetracycline are routinely tested)
Reflex Tests Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| GID | Bacteria Identification | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| TISSR | Tissue Processing | No, (BIll Only) | No |
| MIC | Susceptibility, MIC | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| SUS | Susceptibility | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| ISAE | Aerobe Ident by Sequencing | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| HPCR1 | H pylori + Clarithro Resistance PCR | No, (Bill Only) | No |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed at an additional charged.
When Helicobacter pylori is isolated, identification will be confirmed, and susceptibility testing performed. The routine susceptibility panel includes amoxicillin, clarithromycin, levofloxacin, metronidazole, and tetracycline.
In the event that an isolate of Helicobacter pylori does not grow for susceptibility testing, reflex testing for H pylori with clarithromycin resistance prediction may be added.
For test utilization options, see Helicobacter pylori Diagnostic Algorithm in Special Instructions.
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Conventional Culture Techniques
NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
H. pylori
Amoxicillin
Clarithromycin
Levofloxacin
Metronidazole
Tetracycline