2161. GastroTest
Description
GastroTest is a comprehensive test that includes the determination of four indicators (pepsinogen I, pepsinogen II, gastrin-17b and antibodies to Helicobacter pylori) and is used to diagnose stomach diseases, primarily atrophic gastritis. In addition, the gastroTest allows you to identify changes in the gastric mucosa, which in the future may lead to the development of diseases. In particular, the gastroTest makes it possible to assess the risk of developing anemia, peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal cancer.
When and who needs the test?
- comprehensive diagnosis of dyspepsia, diagnosis of H. pylori infection;
- identification of patients with achlorhydria and hypochlorhydria;
- diagnosis of atrophic gastritis;
- identification of the risks of developing a deficiency of vitamin B12 and other microelements, stomach and duodenal ulcers, stomach cancer;
- justification of recommendations for gastroscopy and biopsy, further examination for the presence of malabsorption syndrome or anemia.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...