Stomach exams are one of the primary tools used by doctors to diagnose various diseases and conditions that affect the upper digestive system. Early detection of many diseases and conditions that can be serious if not treated properly, such as ulcers, infections, and tumors. It also helps determine the most appropriate treatment for each case and evaluates the effectiveness of the treatments used.

Fal Medical Laboratories offers a comprehensive set of tests for the examination of the stomach, which contributes to the detection of early signs of malfunctions or diseases that affect its function. Whether you are experiencing symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, we are here to provide full support with reliable and outstanding analytical services.

Stomach examination details  

The laboratory tests required for gastric analysis vary into several analyses, which vary depending on the case to:

Stomach germ test

Stomach bacteria are now the main cause of many digestive problems, including stomach infections and stomach ulcers, here are some of the necessary tests to detect stomach bacteria:

  • Gastric bacterium breath test:

    It is the most accurate and sensitive gastric bacterium analysis where the patient drinks a solution which is a transparent liquid that contains radiocarbon, the liquid in the stomach is decomposed by H. pylori bacteria and then the patient blows into a bag, if you are infected with the stomach germ your sample will contain radioactive carbon.

  • Blood test for stomach bacteria:

    The body's exposure to the bacterium, whether the infection is active or previous, is detected by analyzing a blood sample to detect the presence of H. pylori antibodies.

  • Gastric bacteria test through stool:

    To detect the presence of H. pylori antigens, it is used after treatment to check the elimination of the bacterium and is sometimes used to analyze indigestion in serious cases.

Stomach ulcer tests

Stomach ulcers cause severe pain and other symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, here are some of the tests required for stomach ulcers:

  • Comprehensive Blood Analysis (CBC):

    Analyze a blood sample to determine the levels of red and white blood cells and hemoglobin to detect anemia that may result from bleeding from ulcers.

  • Stool analysis:

    Collect a stool sample from the patient and analyze it to detect the presence of occult blood in the stool sample caused by internal bleeding due to a stomach ulcer.

  • Tests for the detection of stomach bacteria:

    Because it is one of the causes of stomach ulcers. Eliminating it is one of the steps in the treatment of stomach ulcers.

Gastritis tests

Here is a list of common tests that a doctor can order to detect stomach infections:

  • Complete Blood Count Analysis (CBC):

    Anemia due to internal bleeding due to gastritis is detected as a complete blood count analysis involves measuring various blood components, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. A high white blood cell count may indicate inflammation or infection.

  • H. pylori antibody analysis:

    H. pylori bacteria is a major cause of gastritis and stomach ulcers. A blood antibody test can detect the body's exposure to H. pylori bacteria.

Tests needed to detect tumors

Detecting tumors requires many imaging tests such as gastroscopy and others, in addition to laboratory tests, here are the laboratory tests needed to detect tumors in the stomach:

Blood Analysis:

Analysis of tumor markers as the levels of these indicators are high in cases of stomach cancer.

Stool analysis:

To detect occult blood, invisible bleeding may be an indication of tumors or ulcers in the stomach.

Stomach examination steps  

    • Before performing stomach germ tests, you should fast for 4 to 6 hours.
    • and refrain from taking stomach medications and antibiotics for two weeks prior to the test.
    • Go to the lab on time
    • Sample collection by technicians in the laboratory by drawing blood from a vein in the arm.
    • The patient is asked to prepare a stool sample in a sterile container for analysis.
    • The patient is asked to drink a clear liquid and blow into a gastric bacterium analysis bag

Receiving the results of Fal Medical Laboratories

You can receive the results of the gastric analysis by visiting Val Medical Laboratories or by sending a text message to your registered number indicated in Arabic or English.