Wie wird Helicobacter pylori getestet?
Die Diagnose einer aktuellen H. pylori-Infektion kann mit vergleichbarer Sensitivität und Spezifität durch nicht-invasive Tests (Harnstoff-Atemtest; Stuhl-Antigentest) oder invasive Methoden (Urease-Schnelltest; Histologie) gestellt werden.
Wann Stuhlprobe nach Helicobacter?
Als einfache und schonende Alternative steht inzwischen – neben dem Antikörpertest im Serum und dem 13C-Harnstoff-Atemtest – ein direkter Nachweis des Erregers im Stuhl zur Verfügung (HpSA EIA). Der Patient muss dazu nur eine Stuhlprobe abgeben, das Laborergebnis liegt innerhalb von zwei bis drei Tagen vor.
Which is the best Test to diagnose H pylori?
Stool antigen tests are very often a preferred choice for both diagnosing H pylori and confirming that the treatment has been successful. Although some people would be embarrassed about providing a stool sample, this particular test has a high rate of accuracy.
What happens if you have H pylori in your stomach?
Many people with H. pylori will never have symptoms of infection. But for others, the bacteria can cause a variety of digestive disorders. These include gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), peptic ulcers (sores in the stomach, small intestine, or esophagus), and certain types of stomach cancer.
Do you need to stop taking medicines for H pylori test?
You don’t need any special preparation for an H. pylori blood test. For breath, stool, and endoscopy tests, you may need to stop taking certain medicines for as long as two weeks to a month before testing. Be sure to talk with your health care provider about all medicines you are currently taking.
How is Helicobacter pylori spread from person to person?
The bacteria are believed to be transmitted by eating food or drinking water that has been contaminated with human stool, or possibly through contact with the stool, vomit, or saliva of an infected person. Exposure to family members with H. pylori seems to be the most likely opportunity for transmission.