H. Pylori Serum Test in Kathmandu

About this test

This blood test looks for antibodies your immune system makes against Helicobacter pylori, a spiral bacterium that burrows into the lining of the stomach and is the commonest cause of peptic ulcers worldwide. When the body meets the organism it produces IgG antibodies, and a positive serum result tells us you have been exposed to the bug at some point. Doctors order it when a patient complains of recurrent upper-abdominal burning or gnawing pain, bloating, early fullness after meals, nausea, or the kind of indigestion (dyspepsia) that keeps returning despite antacids; it is also considered in those with a family history of stomach cancer or unexplained iron-deficiency anaemia. H. pylori is extremely common across Nepal, where crowded living conditions and shared water sources mean many people pick it up in childhood, so this is a frequently requested test in Kathmandu clinics. It is important to understand what serology can and cannot do: it confirms exposure but cannot, on its own, distinguish a current active infection from one that was cleared long ago, because antibodies persist for many months. For that reason a positive result is usually interpreted alongside the clinical picture, and active infection is confirmed with a stool antigen test, urea breath test, or endoscopic biopsy before antibiotic eradication therapy is started. The serum test is most useful as an inexpensive first screen and is not the preferred way to confirm that treatment has worked, since antibody levels fall only slowly afterwards.

Sample type

Blood (serum)

Preparation

No fasting required. Tell us if you have ever been treated for H. pylori before, as antibodies can linger for months after the infection has cleared.

Turnaround time

Reports for H. Pylori Serum are typically ready within: Same Day. Reports can be collected at the clinic during opening hours or shared via WhatsApp once they are ready.

Also known as

Other immunology tests we run

These are routinely ordered alongside H. Pylori Serum or as part of the same diagnostic workup.

How to book

WhatsApp is the fastest way — message us with the test name and your preferred time, and we'll confirm a slot the same day. You can also walk into the clinic at Rumba Chowk, Sanobharang any day between 7AM and 8PM, or fill in our online booking form.