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Is Blood Antibody Test Accurate In Proving H.Pylori Infection?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Diagnosed w/ H. Pylori back in July of 2009----blood work for H. Pylori antibody @ Kaiser and it was positve measured around 250 (Kaiser's normal range is 0-99). I completed the Triple Therapy and my symptoms went away. I also had an endoscopy in December of 2009 and was tested for H. Pylori again and it came back negative...



Now recently in 2011, I have been experiencing similar symptoms of the H. Pylori and again provided blood work for the same antibody test @ Kaiser. The test came back at 160 and have been advised that I have H. Pylori again; scheduled to begin the Triple Therapy.



My question is:

Is the blood antibody test an accurate test to prove that the H. Pylori has returned OR would the test just show another positive test for the H. Pylori since I have already had the bacteria 3 years ago?



It really feels like I have it again but I want to avoid taking anti-biotics if the blood test is a false positive.



Thanks
Thu, 13 Nov 2014
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have H. Pylori infection again. Your blood test result is accurate. Such high titre is not possible with previous infection. You should take a complete course of antibiotics. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
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Wish you a very good health.
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Is Blood Antibody Test Accurate In Proving H.Pylori Infection?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have H. Pylori infection again. Your blood test result is accurate. Such high titre is not possible with previous infection. You should take a complete course of antibiotics. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.