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Detects Helicobacter pylori organisms in gastric mucosa, including on the surface and within epithelial cells. Useful for diagnosing chronic active gastritis and assessing the role of H. pylori in peptic ulcer disease.
Tissue Block: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumor block preferred.
Unstained Slides: Recommended 2 charged slides per stain requested (minimum of 1 slide per stain), baked or unbaked.
Fixation: Tissue must be fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin for 6–72 hours.
Use cold pack for transport. Make sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen.