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Does blood tests to determine bacteria in stomach discard pregnancy?
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No: The test looking for bacteria (H. Pylori) in the stomach is specific for that. You need to have a urine pregnancy test or serum (blood) pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy.
Answered 10/14/2014
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