H. Pylori Test

£65.00

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Overview

The H. Pylori test is a specialised blood screening designed to detect antibodies against Helicobacter pylori, a common bacterial infection that colonises the stomach lining. H. pylori is one of the most prevalent bacterial infections worldwide, affecting approximately 50% of the global population, though many people remain asymptomatic.

Key Test Components

H. Pylori Antibodies (IgG)

This test detects IgG antibodies produced by the immune system in response to H. pylori infection. The presence of these antibodies indicates current or past infection with the bacterium. H. pylori burrows into the stomach's protective mucus layer and attaches to the stomach lining, triggering an immune response that produces specific antibodies. These antibodies remain detectable in the blood for extended periods, making serology testing a reliable method for identifying H. pylori exposure and infection.

Sample Requirements

Sample Type:

Venous blood sample drawn from arm

Turnaround Time

1-2 working days and Stool Antigen Test is 3-5 Working Days

Fasting Required

No fasting required

Medication Considerations

Results are not affected by proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or antibiotics, unlike breath or stool tests

Clinical Uses

Peptic Ulcer Disease Diagnosis

Identifying H. pylori as the underlying cause of stomach or duodenal ulcers, which account for 70-90% of all peptic ulcers

Chronic Gastritis Investigation

Detecting bacterial infection causing persistent stomach inflammation, discomfort, and digestive issues

Dyspepsia Evaluation

Investigating the cause of recurrent indigestion, upper abdominal pain, and digestive discomfort

Stomach Cancer Risk Assessment

Screening for H. pylori infection, which is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen and significantly increases stomach cancer risk

Why You Might Need This Test

Symptoms:

Health Screenings:

Ongoing Monitoring:

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Testimonials

Customer Testimonials

Amazing service, had my blood taken by Sarah, so quick and convenient. I will be using Swift bloods again and will be recommending to my friends and family. Sarah was. Very professional also friendly, she was really lovely. Swift bloods are definitely the way to go.Thank you very much .

First Class Service
Friendly and helpful staff. Arranged an appointment for the next day at home. Joanne arrived for my appointment to take the required blood tests and delivered them to my local hospital within 35 minutes. I cannot recommend Swift Blood Tests highly enough.

I can’t praise this company enough! Jo arrived on time and was so lovely, easy to talk to and efficient. The whole process from booking the appointment ( and getting one for the following day) to receiving a text that the bloods had arrived at the hospital was really impressive. I would recommend her to anyone and will definitely use this service again-

This is an amazing service which I heard about through a recommendation and I will 100% be recommending to friends. I booked in late one even and Joanne came early the next morning. I work in London so this was perfect to work around unusual business hours. Joanne was so efficient and friendly. Thank you!

Organised a visit for my disabled elderly mother. Trying to get a local appointment through the NHS swift queue system would have meant several weeks wait. This service was booked online within minutes and the service was prompt, efficient and very professionally carried out by a friendly nurse