○ Susceptibility testing will only be performed in instances of treatment failure by Mayo clinic.
○ Portagerm transport media (Helicobacter pylori transport medium) ○ Portagerm pylori collection container must be requested through the Department of Microbiology at minimum 1 month prior to scheduled surgery and stored at 2-8˚C.
○ Collect specimen using sterile technique and place into Portagerm pylori transport medium. Ensure sample is deeply plunged into the transport medium immediately after collection and close lid tightly.
○ For optimal results, each sample should comprise at least 4 biopsies (two from antrum & two from corpus)
Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery
In-house Susceptibility testing- Mayo Clinic
○ Identification: 7 days ○ Susceptibility testing: up to 21 days
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○ Label specimen container. Place specimens in biohazard bag and seal.
○ Specimens should be stored and transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory at room temperature (20-25˚C) within 4 hours after collection.