Stool antigen test for hpylori

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Asked for Male, 38 Years

Hello Doctor. I am taking ppi. Now I need to do stool antigen test for hpylori to conform eradication. Do i need to stop ppi before taking the test or can i take the test immediately? Please suggest.

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Dr. Anubhav Laparoscopic Surgeon 11 yrs exp Gurgaon Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anubhav

Laparoscopic Surgeon 11 yrs exp Gurgaon

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H. Pylori is not eradicated by PPI alone. Needs an antibiotic + PPI regime called triple therapy or quadruple therapy. Stool Ag test is used 4 weeks after completion of regime. Antibiotics should be stopped 4 weeks prior and PPI should be stopped 1-2 weeks prior to taking the test for best results

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Please review if you have been on PPI alone or on regime?

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