Helicobacter Pylori Antibodies

Its’ Uses:

This test is used to detect Helicobacter Pylori infections. It is indicated in patients who have recurrent or chronic gastric or duodenal ulceration or inflammation. When the H. Pylori infection is successfully treated, the ulcer or inflammation will usually heal.

Interfering Factors:

H. Pylori can be transmitted by contaminated endoscopic equipment during endoscopic procedures.

Rapid urease tests can be falsely negative if a patient uses antacid therapy within the week prior to testing.

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• The H.Pylori test is a breath test. It takes about 20 minutes to complete.
• The patient should be fasting for at least 6 hours prior to the test.
• The test should not be conducted until at least 4 weeks after using antibiotics.
• The test should not be used until at least 10 days after using proton pump inhibitors (e.g. Omeprazole, Lansoprazole, Rabeprazole sodium, Esomeprazole, Pantoprazole).
• The test should not be used untill at least 3-4 days after using H2 antagonists and other peptic ulcer treatment (e.g. Cimetidine, Nizatidine, Ranitidine bismuth citrate, Famotidine, Ranitine).

Diagnostic Significance:

Increased levels:

• •    Acute and chronic gastritis
• •    Recurrent duodenal ulcer
• •    Gastric ulcer
• •    Gastric ca

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