Anti H.Pylori Antibody IgG & IgM
Anti H.Pylori Antibody IgG & IgM
- An antibody blood test
- No fasting needed
- Test to check the presence of bacteria called H-pylori that causes gastrointestinal infection
What is Anti H-pylori test?
H-Pylori also known as Helicobacter Pylori is a bacteria that causes gastrointestinal infection and peptic ulcers. This test measures IgG antibody produced by the immune system in response to H. pylori infection.
Reported Parameters
- H-pylori – Positive / Negative
- H-pylori Normal Range – 0-20
- H-pylori 20-25 – Needs repeat test with 1-2 weeks
- H-Pylori >25 means positive for IgG antibody and suggests an active infection
All The Questions that you might have
- What is Anti H-pylori test ?
- What does the Anti-H pylori Test measure?
- Why should I do the Anti-H Pylori Test done?
Helicobacter Pylori IgG test is commonly known as H Pylori Antibody IgG test. Chronic gastritis symptoms, gastrointestinal pain and discomfort are diagnosed by H Pylori Antibody IgG test. The test not only diagnoses the H Pylori infection caused by the antibody, it also evaluates the effectiveness of the treatment.
Blood tests are used to measure antibodies to H pylori. Antibodies are proteins made by the body’s immune system when it detects harmful substances such as bacteria. Blood tests for H pylori can only tell if your body has H pylori antibodies. It cannot tell if you have a current infection or how long you have had it.
If you have symptoms or signs of infection with H. Pylori bacteria like epigastric pain, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain etc then your doctor may advise you to undergo Anti-H Pylori test along with CBC and Stool Test.
