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H. pylori antibodies

Antibodies to Helicobacter pylori

Blood antibodies against H. pylori; they show exposure but cannot distinguish active from past infection.

Overview

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This blood test finds to H. pylori. It shows that a person has met the bacterium, not whether it is still there.

Quick Facts

AT A GLANCE
MeasuresBlood antibodies against H. pylori
CategoryAntibody · H. pylori serology
Interpretation limitH. pylori antibodies do not distinguish active from past infection, so breath or stool antigen tests are preferred to diagnose current infection.

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OrganismHelicobacter pyloriantibody toDiseaseH. pylori infectionmarker for
All 2 Structured Connections
H. pylori antibodies · BiomarkerANTIBODY TO →Helicobacter pylori · Organism
H. pylori antibodies · BiomarkerMARKER FOR →H. pylori infection · Disease

Recommended Reading

Trusted references for learning more about H. pylori antibodies.

guideHelicobacter pylori (H. pylori) TestsMedlinePlus Medical Tests
Research Claims

H. pylori antibodies do not distinguish active from past infection, so breath or stool antigen tests are preferred to diagnose current infection.

Serology reflects exposure and is not suited to confirming eradication after treatment.