Test Components:

The Heartburn Panel consists of three tests:

1. Complete Blood Count (CBC)
2. Chemistry Panel (16 essential tests)
3. H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori)

Description:

The Heartburn Panel includes a Complete Blood Count (CBC), which tests for blood disorders that can show signs of leukemia, anemia, and blood clotting; a Chemistry Panel which evaluates your blood sugar levels, liver and kidney function, renal function and electrolyte levels.

It also tests for a destructive stomach bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) which can cause ulcers, heartburn and even stomach cancer.

If you test positive for H. pylori, your doctor can treat this condition with antibiotics.

Why Do I Need It?:

If you constantly suffer from heartburn, you may have H. pylori. Find out now with the Heartburn Panel.

Other Relevant Tests:

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You might also consider an H. pylori Rapid Result Screen (*available only in certain locations). This instant test can tell you right now if you have this destructive stomach bacterium.

Test Details:

Normal Range:

H. pylori: a negative result would be a normal test.

CBC: See individual test.

Chemistry Panel: See individual test.

High Results Indicate:

H. pylori: a positive result would be a high test result. This could indicate the presence of the bacteria H. pylori, which can cause heartburn.

CBC: See individual test.

Chemistry Panel: See individual test.

Low Results Indicate:

H. pylori: There are no low results for this test.

CBC: See individual test.

Chemistry Panel: See individual test.

What Type of Physician Should You See?

These results should be taken to your primary care physician. Depending on the intensity of the heartburn, you may be referred to a gastroenterologist.

Next Steps:

1. Buy test – either here at the store or online. (*If online, don't forget to print out receipt!)
2. Fill out necessary paperwork and how you want to receive the test results.
3. Get results.
4. Review results.
5. If your results are 'abnormal' or 'out-of-range' from the normal, please contact your physician. (*The interpretation of any laboratory test should be made only by a licensed physician.)