25 Jul
Colonization with Helicobacter pylori is associated with increased risk of patients developing gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric adenocarcinoma. Spot test is a rapid test for the qualitative detection of antibodies of all isotypes (IgG, IgM, IgA) specific to H pylori in serum/ plasma. It is intended as an aid in the diagnosis of H. pylori infection in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms.