Hello, I got a referral for a stool test for helicobacter. Today I took a ranigast pill (I don't take it often) and I just read that you shouldn't take it before the test. How many days do I have to wait to get tested?
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Joanna Dunajska Pharmacist, Editor
2 months ago
According to currently available information, gastric acid suppressants and antacids should be discontinued 7-14 days before the test.
I've attached some resources that you may find helpful:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/kategorie/test-na-helicobacter-pylori
Pharmacies have self-testing available to detect the presence of H.pylori. I'm attaching a sample product:
In cities such as Warsaw, Wrocław, Łódź or Białystok, products can be ordered with instant delivery even in 1 hour thanks to the Wolt Drive service - check if the service is available in your location: