Campylobacter, Helicobacter and related organisms

Information and advice

For information and advice on all aspects of microbiology relating to the services below contact either Dr Andy Lawson (Helicobacter), or Dr Judith Richardson (Campylobacter).

Reference services available:

• Identification of Campylobacter, Helicobacter and related organisms
• Resistance typing and antimicrobial susceptibility testing
• Epidemiological typing

Diagnostic services:

• Stool antigen testing for H. pylori
• Isolation and identification of H. pylori from gastric biopsy material
• PCR detection of H. pylori and ‘H. heilmanii’ from gastric biopsy material

How to obtain services:

• For further information on laboratory services see the LGP Laboratory User Manual.
• PDF copies of Laboratory User Manuals and Referral Request Forms are available from the  LGP downloads page.

Last reviewed: 22 May 2012