Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori) LabCorp

The Helobacter pylori (H. Pylori) test aids in the diagnosis of the H pylori infection, and may also help determine the cause of chronic type B gastritis or ulcers of the stomach or duodenum. This test has become a standard tool for investigating the epidemiology of H pylori infections. The test is typically ordered when a patient is experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) pain and has signs and symptoms of an ulcer; which may include frequent abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, indigestion, feeling of fullness or bloating, nausea, and frequent belching.