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Helicobacter pylori
Also known as: H. pylori, H-pylori, H. pylori antibody test, H. pylori antigen test, H. pylori breath test, CLOtest, rapid urease test (RUT) for H. pylori
Formal name: Helicobacter pylori
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At A Glance
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Why get tested?To diagnose an infection with Helicobacter pylori that causes peptic ulcersWhen to get tested?If you have gastrointestinal pain or blood in your stool or vomit Sample required?A stool sample, blood sample from a vein, tissue biopsy of the stomach lining, or a breath test
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This article was last reviewed on April 14, 2008. |
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