Re: Blood antibodies
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 1:01 pm
if you did not stop PPI, then CLOtest will be negative. CLOtest is a test during endoscopy to tell you immediately if you are infected with H. pylori.
however, if your biopsy is being examined by histology pathologist, then he shouldnt miss it. The histology will tell you if your stomach is inflamed. most of the time they can see the bacteria too.
since you dont have ulcer, i dont think another endoscopy is needed. You probably need to stop PPI for a month and repeat the breath test. that will tell if you are still infected with H. pylori. and if you are, you shouldnt take the same drugs again.
however, if your biopsy is being examined by histology pathologist, then he shouldnt miss it. The histology will tell you if your stomach is inflamed. most of the time they can see the bacteria too.
since you dont have ulcer, i dont think another endoscopy is needed. You probably need to stop PPI for a month and repeat the breath test. that will tell if you are still infected with H. pylori. and if you are, you shouldnt take the same drugs again.