Helicobacter Pylori IgG

Helicobacter Pylori is a bacteria that can cause gastritis and peptic ulcers. This test measures IgG antibody produced by the immune system in response to H. pylori infection. You should get this test done if you have signs and symptoms of an ulcer like recurrent abdominal pain, feeling of fullness, nausea, indigestion, unexplained weight loss. H. Pylori test may be ordered when you have completed a regimen of prescribed antibiotics to confirm that H pylori has been eliminated.