Helicobacter pylori Faecal Antigen (H. pylori)

The stool (fecal) antigen test for H. pylori detects the presence of Helicobacter pylori antigens in a stool sample, helping to diagnose an active infection in the gastrointestinal tract.

This non-invasive test is commonly used to confirm H. pylori infection, which is associated with conditions like peptic ulcers and gastritis.

Do not order this test if you are taking proton pump inhibitors or antibiotics as this may cause the result to be falsely negative.

Sample type: Faeces

Turn around time: 1 week

More info: https://pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests.php?q=Helicobacter+pylori