H pilory ulcer and cancer -- is there a OTC screening test I could buy without prescription

	Asked by Unregistered on Wed 02, Apr 2008 02:01pm :
	Hi , I heard that H pilory can be a cause for both ulcers and potentially cancer. I would like to have myself tested. Is there some OTC tests I could buy at the pharmacy without prescription in the US. thanks
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	Answer by pallavi (doctor) on Fri 04, Apr 2008 06:55pm: Hello. Helicobacter pylori has been associated with gastric ulcers and cancers. It has also been shown that if the infection if left untreated, the organism can stay in the body throughout life. There are a few test kits available OTC for rapid detection of H. pylori in whole blood. The test is named EZ-H.P. and there are three version (bulk, professional and OTC). You can visit the website for a detailed product manual (Package Insert). http://www.biomerica.com/products/catalog.asp EZ-HP is a rapid test, gives results in 10 minutes and detects H. pylori antibodies in whole blood. I wish you good luck.
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