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Helicobacter Pylori Antigen detection

This test is for
Male, Female
Test Preparation
  1. Urine sample must preferably be the midstream urine (part of urine that comes after first and before the last stream). Collect the urine sample in a sealed and sterile container provided by our sample collection professional. Make sure that the container doesn't come in contact with your skin. Women are advised not to give the sample during the menstrual period unless prescribed.

Understanding Helicobacter Pylori Antigen detection


What is Helicobacter Pylori Antigen detection?

Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) is a type of bacteria that affects the digestive system and causes gastritis, ulcers in the stomach, small intestine and esophagus or certain types of stomach cancer. H. Pylori Ig M test is used to detect the presence of these bacteria through the antibody IgM in the blood or stool.
You may need this test if you have abdominal pain, bloating, nausea , vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite and weight loss.



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