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H. pylori Antigen Testing (HPY)

The H. pylori Antigen test is also known as a Helicobacter pylori stool antigen test.

All you need to know about testing H. pylori Antigen levels with a laboratory test

  • What is the H. pylori Antigen test for?
  • What if H. pylori Antigen results are high?
  • What if H. pylori Antigen results are low?

What Is The H. pylori Antigen Test For?

H. pylori antigen detects current infection with the stomach ulcer causing bacterium.

Conditions linked to H. pylori Antigen

Stomach ulcers

Stomach ulcers

Stomach ulcers are open sores in the stomach lining, most commonly caused by H. pylori infection or long-term use of anti-inflammatory medications.

How To Test H. pylori Antigen

By buying a laboratory test kit with professional nurse or clinic collection, you can accurately measure H. pylori Antigen for total reassurance.

Professional analysis in an accredited laboratory ensures rapid result delivery.

Tests which include a H. pylori Antigen test:

What if H. pylori Antigen Results Are High?

A positive result is consistent with H. pylori infection.

This finding is often treated as clinically significant, and treatment is commonly considered.

What if H. pylori Antigen Results Are Low?

Negative result: This is generally consistent with no active infection at the time of testing.

Why Take The H. pylori Antigen Test?

This test helps diagnose H. pylori infection in people with indigestion, abdominal pain or suspected ulcers. It guides treatment decisions and can help confirm whether eradication therapy has been successful.

Who Should Take This Test?

Measure your H. pylori Antigen levels and with a nurse or clinic test kit

You get the convenient testing with the reassurance of professional clinical analysis. Your results are delivered quickly & securely online.

This Test is advised if you:

  • want the convenience of home testing without waiting for a GP appointment;
  • need a high quality, clinically accredited test done in a professional clinical laboratory.
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