H. pylori bacteria causes 70% of stomach ulcers in Nigeria. A stool antigen test at Mascot Healthcare, Akoka confirms or rules out H. pylori in 24 hours — and treatment eradicates it in 2 weeks.
These are the symptoms and situations that indicate this test is the right next step.
Pain in the upper abdomen — worse when hungry, better after eating, or vice versa — is the classic ulcer symptom. H. pylori causes most ulcers.
H. pylori test + FBCH. pylori infection causes gastric inflammation, excess acid, and bloating — particularly after meals.
H. pylori testPersistent nausea, early satiety, and reduced appetite — particularly with upper abdominal discomfort.
H. pylori stool testDark, tarry stools indicate a bleeding ulcer — urgent assessment needed alongside H. pylori testing.
Urgent — FBC + H. pylori testRegular ibuprofen, diclofenac, or aspirin use damages gastric mucosa — H. pylori coinfection significantly increases ulcer risk.
Test + omeprazoleRepeated episodes of indigestion that don't resolve with antacids — persistent H. pylori infection is the most common treatable cause.
H. pylori testUnderstanding what each component of the test measures helps you understand your results.
Detects H. pylori proteins in a stool sample — non-invasive, highly accurate. No endoscopy needed for initial diagnosis.
A repeat stool antigen test 4 weeks after completing triple therapy confirms that H. pylori has been successfully eradicated.
A positive result guides prescription of triple therapy: omeprazole + amoxicillin + clarithromycin for 14 days — the most effective first-line regimen.
Provide a fresh stool sample in a clean container. Avoid contamination with urine or toilet water.
Stop antibiotics for 4 weeks and proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole) for 2 weeks before the test to avoid false-negative results.
Come to 52 Sholanke Street, Akoka with fresh stool sample. Mon–Sat 9AM–5PM.
We test, eradicate, and confirm — a complete ulcer management pathway.
Stool antigen test + eradication treatment at Mascot Healthcare, Akoka.