H. Pylori Antigen Test

This microorganism, which can be found on the stomach mucosa of infected people, causes very frequent and mostly silent infections that can produce gastritis, gastric ulcers and other serious pathologies. This FDA-cleared, non-invasive test directly measures the antigen in stool (not antibodies) and is used for diagnosing Helicobacter pylori infections. It is also used for monitoring therapeutic efficacy during and after treatment.

Specimen Requirements

A 1 day stool collection, but can enhance the reliability of parasite testing as recommended by the Center for Disease Control.