Stomach Health Tests
Stomach tests help investigate disorders of the upper digestive tract. They support the early detection of ulcers, inflammation and tumours, helping clinicians select appropriate treatment and monitor its effectiveness.
Trust Medical Labs offers stomach testing packages using modern analytical methods to assess health and investigate problems early, under specialist supervision for reliable results.
Stomach test details
The tests selected depend on the patient’s health and clinical needs. Common investigations include:
H. pylori testing
- H. pylori breath test: A test that involves drinking a solution containing a radioactive carbon marker to detect Helicobacter pylori.
- H. pylori blood test: Detects antibodies to the bacterium to help identify current or previous infection.
- H. pylori stool test: Detects bacterial antigens and can help monitor treatment effectiveness after eradication therapy.
Tests associated with stomach ulcers
- Complete blood count (CBC): Helps identify anaemia associated with internal bleeding.
- Stool analysis: Can detect hidden blood associated with a stomach ulcer.
- H. pylori tests: H. pylori is an important cause of stomach ulcers.
Tests associated with gastritis
- Complete blood count (CBC): Can identify anaemia or an increased white blood cell count associated with inflammation.
- H. pylori antibody test: Helps investigate infection associated with chronic gastritis.
Tests used when investigating tumours
- Blood tests: May assess tumour markers that can be elevated in stomach cancer.
- Stool analysis: Can identify hidden blood that may be associated with tumours or ulcers.
Steps for stomach testing
- Fast for 4–6 hours before the test.
- Stop stomach medicines and antibiotics for 2 weeks before testing.
- Visit the laboratory at your scheduled appointment.
- A blood sample is taken from a vein, and a stool sample is prepared in a sterile container.
- For a breath test, the patient drinks a special solution and then breathes into the collection bag.
Receiving your results
You can collect your stomach test results at a Trust Medical Labs branch or receive them by SMS at your registered number. Results are available in Arabic and English.
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