Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) is a bacterium that can cause various gastrointestinal diseases including gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and even gastric cancer. Helicobacter Pylori IgM test is a blood test that detects the presence of IgM antibodies to the bacteria H. Pylori in the bloodstream. IgM antibodies are the first antibodies produced by the immune system in response to an infection.

The test is usually done in patients with suspected H. Pylori infection or those who have undergone treatment for the infection. It is also used to monitor the effectiveness of the treatment.

The Helicobacter Pylori IgM test is a simple blood test that requires a blood sample to be drawn from a vein in your arm. The blood sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis. The test detects the presence of IgM antibodies to H. Pylori in the bloodstream.

The normal range for Helicobacter Pylori IgM test is negative, which means no IgM antibodies to H. Pylori are detected in the bloodstream. A positive test result indicates an active or recent infection with H. Pylori.

MOHO offers the Helicobacter Pylori IgM test at the lowest cost from NPHL approved labs in Nepal. We also provide free home sample collection and consultation with experienced doctors. Book your test today on MOHO and take the first step towards a healthy life.

Category
Immunology

Prerequisite
You don't need any special preparations for this test

Normal Range

Negative: <9.0 units 

• Equivocal: 9.0−11.0 units 

• Positive: >11.0 units

Type of sample to be collected
Blood Sample