Helicobacter Pylori (221,222)

Helicobacter pylori is a Gram-negative bacterium, located in the gastric mucosa. Helicobacter pylori infection is a major cause of gastric pathologies and pain.

The Helicobacter pylori profile is a set of blood tests performed to detect the amount of antibodies present:

-Anti-Helicobacter Pylori IgA

-Anti-Helicobacter Pylori IgG

Preparation for the investigation: 

Blood sample collection can be done between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM, after a 12-hour fasting period.

1. The day before the investigation, exclude: fatty and fried food, alcohol, smoking, and stress.
2. Inform the doctor about any medications being taken.
3. Performing blood tests on the same day after an X-ray or physiotherapy procedures is not recommended.

*In case of emergency, tests can be collected at any time of the day until 3:00 PM.