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Do i need to stop h1/h2 blockers when testing fasting gastrin? if so, for how long & does h pylori need treated b4 gastrin test? i no longer use ppis
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H12 blockers gastrin: 36 F Do I need to stop h1/h2 blockers when testing fasting gastrin? If so, for how long & does h pylori need treated b4 gastrin test? I no longer use ppis. ANS: Your local team is best able to answer these questions. It depends on what you may have and what they are testing you for. So give them a call and let us know what they say and why. Thanks.
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