H. Pylori Test

condition

How is it used?

This test is used to diagnose infection due to Helicobacter pylori. A positive test for H. pylori indicates that your gastrointestinal pain may be caused by a peptic ulcer due to this bacterium. Taking antibiotics will kill the bacteria and may stop the pain and the ulceration.

When is it used?

If you experiencing gastrointestinal pain and symptoms of an ulcer, your doctor may order one of the H. pylori tests to determine if there is evidence of this disease. Some of these symptoms may include:

indigestion
feeling of fullness or bloating
nausea
belching and regurgitation

What does the test result mean?

A positive H. pylori test, antibody, antigen, or breath test signifies that you have been infected with this organism. In recent years, scientific data support that this bacteria causes stomach ulcers and appropriate treatment can destroy the bacteria and stop the disease.