Culture Helicobacter Pylori Test
Short Name: H. Pylori Culture Test
Also known as: H. Pylori Culture, Helicobacter Pylori Culture Test
Culture Helicobacter Pylori Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹1,521. Uses Conventional culture, Automated Identification on Gastric / Duodenal biopsy tissue samples. Results in Interim report in 5 days, final report in 10 days. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR
Consultant Physician · Reg: 8052
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
The purpose of the Culture Helicobacter Pylori Test is to accurately diagnose Helicobacter pylori infection by growing the bacteria from a tissue sample, helping in confirming infection and guiding treatment.
- Test Code
- 413
- Price
- ₹1,521
- Sample Type
- Gastric / Duodenal biopsy tissue
- Result Time
- Interim report in 5 days, final report in 10 days
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Conventional culture, Automated Identification
Sample Collection
No special preparation required. Inform doctor about any medications.
Method: Biopsy during endoscopy
Laboratory Analysis
The biopsy is taken during an endoscopy procedure, which may involve sedation.
Report Delivery
Mild discomfort may occur after endoscopy. Resume normal activities as advised.
Timeline: Interim report in 5 days, final report in 10 days
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
The purpose of the Culture Helicobacter Pylori Test is to accurately diagnose Helicobacter pylori infection by growing the bacteria from a tissue sample, helping in confirming infection and guiding treatment.
How to Prepare
- Submit Gastric / Duodenal biopsy tissue in Cary Blair or RCM medium available from LPL.
- Ship refrigerated to ensure sample stability.
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR — MBBS, MD (General Medicine) · Reg. No. 8052
"The Culture Helicobacter Pylori Test is the gold standard for detecting active H. pylori infection, providing accurate results to guide appropriate antibiotic therapy."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Sample not in appropriate medium
- Sample contaminated or insufficient
- Sample not refrigerated during transport
Understanding Your Results
If you experience symptoms of H. pylori infection or have a positive test result, consult a gastroenterologist or infectious disease specialist for treatment.
Limitations
- ⚠Requires endoscopy, which is invasive
- ⚠May have false negatives if bacteria are unevenly distributed
- ⚠Takes longer time compared to other tests like urea breath test
Risks & Considerations
- ●Bleeding from biopsy site
- ●Infection
- ●Reaction to sedation
Interfering Factors
- ●Recent use of antibiotics or proton pump inhibitors
- ●Inadequate biopsy sample
- ●Improper transport or storage of sample
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