Helicobacter Pylori Test
Health Checkups
≈ ¥20-50
(≈ $3-7)
15 min
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Description
Estimated cost for Helicobacter Pylori Test at general public hospitals in China is about ¥15-40, and at Grade 3A hospitals about ¥20-50, varying by hospital tier and region.
Main Uses
Helicobacter pylori testing is primarily used for: 1) Diagnosing active H. pylori infections in patients with symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, and bloating, 2) Screening individuals at risk for peptic ulcers or gastric cancer, 3) Monitoring the effectiveness of H. pylori eradication therapy, 4) Investigating unexplained iron deficiency anemia, 5) Evaluating patients before and after endoscopic procedures where H. pylori might play a role.
Normal Range
The normal range for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) testing is negative, indicating no presence of the bacteria. For Urea Breath Test, a result below 4 or 5 (depending on the lab's reference) is considered negative. In the case of stool antigen tests, a negative result also indicates no H. pylori infection.
Low Values - Possible Causes
A low value, which typically means a negative test result, can be due to: 1) No current H. pylori infection, 2) Successful eradication of H. pylori after treatment, 3) The use of antibiotics or bismuth preparations that may temporarily suppress the bacteria, 4) Recent completion of an H. pylori eradication therapy, 5) False negatives due to low bacterial load or improper sample collection.
High Values - Possible Causes
A high value, indicating a positive test result, can be caused by: 1) Active H. pylori infection, 2) Chronic gastritis associated with H. pylori, 3) Peptic ulcer disease linked to H. pylori, 4) Gastric cancer or mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma related to H. pylori, 5) Recurrence of H. pylori after previous treatment.