H Pylori Blood Test
Service Description
An H. pylori blood test detects antibodies associated with an H. pylori infection. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes if it detects a harmful antigen. The antibodies circulate in your bloodstream to find and destroy the offending germ (like H. pylori). A downside of blood tests, compared to the others, is that they can’t distinguish between active infections and a past infection that’s already cleared. Antibodies can still circulate in your bloodstream after an infection is gone. For this reason, providers mostly use blood tests to screen for H. pylori infections in populations where the bacteria are more common. H. pylori is more widespread in Africa, South America and western Asia.
Cancellation Policy
To cCancellation and failure-to-attend fees We require at least 24 hours notice for an appointment to be changed or cancelled. We often have patients waiting for an immediate appointment; failure to notify us in good time means other patients miss available appointments. Cancellations also have cost implications for the practice. Although discretion will be used, a charge will be made if you fail to give adequate notice of your cancellation. Failure to attend an appointment without giving any notice | Full fee charged Cancellation of an appointment with less than 24 hrs notice | Full fee charged. Recurrent cancellations at short notice: Pre-payment will be required at the time of booking.
Contact Details
Fitzrovia Medical Clinic, 13-14 Fitzroy Square, London, UK