Helicobacter Pylori (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test
Short Name: H. pylori RNA Qualitative
Also known as: H. pylori RNA PCR, Helicobacter pylori RNA detection
Helicobacter Pylori (RNA Detection) Qualitative Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹6,000. Uses Real Time PCR on Gastric lavage, Biopsy samples. Results in Results are typically available within 3 working days after the sample reaches the laboratory. You will receive an email or WhatsApp notification once the report is ready.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Kothari Ramesh Shantilal
Consultant Microbiologist · Reg: 27670
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
The purpose of the H. pylori RNA Detection Qualitative Test is to accurately detect the presence of H. pylori bacteria in gastric samples, confirming active infection. This aids in diagnosing the cause of gastrointestinal symptoms, guiding appropriate antibiotic treatment, and monitoring the effectiveness of eradication therapy. Unlike antibody tests that may reflect past infection, RNA detection indicates current bacterial activity, making it a valuable tool in clinical management.
- Test Code
- 6153
- CPT Code
- 87533
- ICD Code
- B96.81
- Price
- ₹6,000
- Sample Type
- Gastric lavage, Biopsy
- Result Time
- Results are typically available within 3 working days after the sample reaches the laboratory. You will receive an email or WhatsApp notification once the report is ready.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Real Time PCR
Sample Collection
Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking, especially antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors, or bismuth compounds, as they may affect test results. You may need to stop these medications for a certain period before the test. Fasting is not required, but follow your doctor's instructions.
Method: Endoscopic biopsy or gastric lavage
Laboratory Analysis
The sample is collected via endoscopy (biopsy) or gastric lavage by a trained healthcare professional. You may be given a sedative for endoscopy. The procedure is generally safe and takes about 15-20 minutes.
Report Delivery
After the procedure, you may experience mild sore throat or bloating. You can resume normal activities unless advised otherwise. Your doctor will discuss the results and further management.
Timeline: Results are typically available within 3 working days after the sample reaches the laboratory. You will receive an email or WhatsApp notification once the report is ready.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
The purpose of the H. pylori RNA Detection Qualitative Test is to accurately detect the presence of H. pylori bacteria in gastric samples, confirming active infection. This aids in diagnosing the cause of gastrointestinal symptoms, guiding appropriate antibiotic treatment, and monitoring the effectiveness of eradication therapy. Unlike antibody tests that may reflect past infection, RNA detection indicates current bacterial activity, making it a valuable tool in clinical management.
How to Prepare
- Sample must be collected in a sterile container with appropriate transport medium
- Biopsy samples should be placed in RNA stabilization solution if available
- Label the container with patient details and collection time
- Transport to the laboratory immediately at 2-8°C
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Kothari Ramesh Shantilal — MBBS, MD (Microbiology) · Reg. No. 27670
"RNA-based detection offers high sensitivity and specificity for active H. pylori infection, aiding in targeted antibiotic therapy."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Sample not in proper transport medium
- Sample leaked or contaminated
- Insufficient quantity
- Delay in transport beyond 24 hours without proper storage
Understanding Your Results
Detected
Active H. pylori infection present. Antibiotic therapy may be required. Consult your physician for treatment.
Not Detected
No H. pylori RNA detected. Infection unlikely, but clinical correlation is advised.
Consult your doctor if you experience persistent gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, or unexplained weight loss. Early diagnosis and treatment of H. pylori infection can prevent complications like ulcers and gastric cancer.
Limitations
- ⚠Qualitative test does not provide bacterial load quantification
- ⚠May not distinguish between active and past infection if RNA persists
- ⚠Requires invasive sample collection (biopsy/lavage)
- ⚠False negatives possible if sample is not representative
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor bleeding at biopsy site
- ●Sore throat
- ●Reaction to sedation (rare)
- ●Infection (very rare)
Interfering Factors
- ●Recent use of antibiotics or proton pump inhibitors may reduce bacterial load
- ●Improper sample collection or transport may affect RNA integrity
- ●Contamination during biopsy procedure
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