Accurate diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori. Culture, including transport.

摘要: Despite the fact that culture is gold standard in diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori , there are a limited number clinical laboratories isolate this organism routinely. Culture considered to be an essential method only for research purposes several reasons. Perhaps most relevant cost and delay receiving results. expected become increasingly important, however, because need establish susceptibility patterns H. isolates from patients whom antimicrobial treatment has failed. Resistance monitoring allows public health authorities better define determine regimens. Several points important ensure successful recovery biopsy samples. This article discusses preparation patient, transport processing sample, selection media conditions. These factors crucial increasing chances isolation microorganism.