Definition
Programs that administer screening tests which determine the presence of helicobacter pylori, a species of bacteria that causes gastric ulcers. Diagnostic tests include endoscopy, urea breath tests, a standard laboratory blood test and a rapid detection test which looks for the presence of bacteria in serum, plasma or whole blood.
URL Name
LF-4900-2100
Third Level Code
LF-4900
Taxonomy Code
LF-4900.2100
Parent Code
LF-4900
Family Code
L
Second Level Code
LF
Fourth Level Code
LF-4900-2100
Use References
Gastric Ulcer Detection
Publication Status
Online