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Warthin Starry

Special stain · Gastroenterology
Warthin-Starry Stain Kit is used to identify Helicobacter pylori, spirochetes and other microorganisms in tissue sections on the Artisan™ Link and Artisan™ Link Pro Staining Systems. H. pylori and spirochetes are stained black while the background is stained golden yellow.

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Assay Description


Warthin-Starry Stain Kit is used to identify Helicobacter pylori, spirochetes and other microorganisms in tissue sections on the Artisan™ Link and Artisan™ Link Pro Staining Systems. H. pylori and spirochetes are stained black while the background is stained golden yellow.

Specimen Requirements


A formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is preferred specimen type or one (1) unbaked, unstained slide cut at 4-5 microns for H&E staining (required) and two to three (2-3) positively charged unstained slides cut at 3-4 microns for each test/antibody ordered.

Storage and Transport


Use cold pack during transport of paraffin blocks and unstained slides. Cold pack should not be placed in direct contact with the specimen during shipping.

Specimen Rejection Criteria


All specimens must be submitted according to the test directory instructions.  Before submitting specimen, please carefully review specimen requirements.


Listed below are possible causes for delays in specimen processing or possible specimen rejections or cancellations:


  1. No patient identification on requisition form
  2. No patient identification on specimen container or slides
  3. No referring provider
  4. No account information provided
  5. No test ordered on requisition
  6. No specimen source provided
  7. Inappropriate specimen type
  8. Insufficient volume for analysis
  9. Inappropriate specimen container
  10. Improper specimen transport
  11. Specimen leaked in transport
  12. Specimen submitted in incorrect or expired transport media
  13. Slides broken beyond repair on receipt
  14. Conflict between patient name on specimen and requisition form
  15. Specimen not properly preserved
  16. Sample containing a needle

A representative from Client Services will attempt to contact your office  to resolve specimen problems.  Additional documentation may be requested from your office to be returned by fax.  In the event that resolution is not possible, the specimen may be returned to your office.

Turn Around Time (TAT)


2-3 Days.

CPT Codes*


88312