Gastritis laboratory findings

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Overview

Fecal occult blood test or stool guaic test may be positive indicating gastrointestinal bleeding. Stool analysis can also detect the presence of H.pylori as the cause of gastritis.

Laboratory Findings

Blood test

• CBC with differential may show anemia As a result of constant gastrointestinal bleeding.

Stool test

• Fecal occult blood test or stool guaic test may be positive indicating gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Stool analysis can also be used to detect the presence of H.pylori as the cause of gastritis.