Helicobacter Pylori Antibodies, IgM, Serum

Colonization with Helicobacter pylori is associated with increased risk of patients developing gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric adenocarcinoma. IgM is elevated during the early stages of an exposure to H. pylori. Urea Breath Test or Helicobacter pylori Antigen, Feces, may be used to identify cases of active or ongoing H. pylori infection.