Helicobacter Pylori Tests
What is it?
It is a rapid and reliable test for the detection of Helicobacter pylori antibodies from fingertip blood.
When is it ordered?
If you experiencing gastrointestinal pain and symptoms of an ulcer, your doctor may order one of the H. pylori tests to determine if there is evidence of this disease. Some of these symptoms may include: indigestion, feeling of fullness or bloating, nausea, and belching and regurgitation.
These tests may also be ordered after you finish taking the prescribed antibiotics to prove that the H. pylori bacteria are gone from your body. A follow-up test is not performed on every patient
What does the test result mean?
A positive H. pylori test, antibody, antigen, or breath test signifies that you have been infected with this organism. In recent years, scientific data support that this bacteria causes stomach ulcers and appropriate treatment can destroy the bacteria and stop the disease.
Therapists
Tina White- Acupuncturist Brisbane- Naturopath Brisbane
Tina has over 30 year’s clinical practice in natural therapies. As a practitioner, Tina has remarkable insight coupled with a caring nature and is a beacon of hope for those she serves. Having worked as a researcher, lecturer and writer, Tina has gained recognition by other healthcare professionals and stands at the cutting edge of her profession.
