What Test Detects H.Pylori Antigen?

Posted on Sat, 16 May 2015

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Sat, 16 May 2015 Answered on

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Question : Will a standard stool sample test with culture detect if I have h pylori? Or does that have to be specified in the orders?

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Has to be specified.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for the query.
Routine stools test and culture do not detect H.Pylori antigen. It is a special test and has to be ordered specifically.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (1 minute later)

Thank you. Can ask my doctor to add it on to the order? Or will I have to do a separate stool sample?I

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Should be off antibiotics and PPI

Detailed Answer:
It can be done on the same stool sample. You should not have taken antibiotics or PPI for 1 month before giving the sample.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (52 minutes later)

Thank you so much for your detailed answer!! I really appreciate your time!

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Wish you good health and a great day.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar