This test looks a bacteria that infects the stomach called Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) via a stool antigen test. Overtime, if left un-treated, this bacteria can cause ulcers that lead to bleeding in the stomach , chronic abdominal pain, and even stomach cancer. The test is done by looking for protein particles of the bacteria in stool.
1. H. Pylori stool antigen test
If you have symptoms of
- Chronic abdominal pain
- Heart burn
- Frequent nausea, bloating or belching.
- Unexplained anemia
- Class of drugs called PPIs, antibiotics, bismuth all decrease sensitivity of the test. Recommended to avoid PPIs, antibiotics for 1-2 weeks prior to testing.
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