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Er told me i had a stomach ulcer. wanted to c if they tested for h.pylori, what kinda code on blood work would be for h.pylori?

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Dr. Mark Kuhnke answered

EGD: H pylori is checked via biopsy, which is done during a gastric endoscopy (egd.) you won't find it on your basic blood labwork. Your doctor can help with detailed answers. Good luck.

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Answered 10/28/2013

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A member asked:

Er told me i had a stomach ulcer. wanted to c if they tested for h.pylori, what kinda code on blood work would be for h.pylori?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Kuhnke answered

Dr Romans agreed

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