Afraid of gastroscopy? There is a comfortable alternative!
Gastropanel — just 15 minutes to learn more about the condition of your stomach!
120 €⏱ 15 minutes
GastroPanel® by Biohit is a non-invasive biomarker test (blood test) designed to assess the structure and function of the gastric mucosa.
Who is the gastropanel for
1. Screening and prevention
- ✔Age 40 to 65 — a routine check of the stomach and early detection of hidden changes (such as atrophic gastritis).
- ✔People with a family history — close relatives of patients with stomach cancer.
- ✔Autoimmune diseases (such as autoimmune thyroiditis, pernicious anaemia and others) that increase the risk of mucosal atrophy.
2. Gastrointestinal symptoms and complaints (dyspepsia)
- ✔Pain or discomfort in the epigastrium (upper abdomen).
- ✔Heartburn, belching, nausea.
- ✔Suspicion of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer or Helicobacter pylori infection.
3. Diagnosis of conditions and post-treatment monitoring
- ✔Anaemia of unclear origin and deficiency states (vitamin B12 or iron deficiency) associated with impaired absorption in the stomach.
- ✔Suspicion of atrophic gastritis and precancerous changes of the mucosa.
- ✔Treatment monitoring (for example, assessment of the effectiveness of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy or a check-up after Helicobacter pylori eradication).
4. An alternative to endoscopy (EGD)
- ✔A pronounced gag reflex, panic fear or strict medical contraindications to conventional gastroscopy (EGD).
What the test measures
GastroPanel measures four key biomarkers in the blood:
- •Pepsinogen I (PGI) — reflects the integrity of the mucosa of the stomach body.
- •Pepsinogen II (PGII) — indicates inflammation of the gastric mucosa.
- •Gastrin-17 (G-17) — shows the condition of the antrum and the stomach's ability to produce acid.
- •Helicobacter pylori antibodies (Hp IgG) — detect traces of H. pylori infection.
Main indications and diagnostic possibilities
- ✔Atrophic gastritis: detection of mucosal thinning (a precancerous condition) in the antrum, the stomach body or in pangastritis.
- ✔Acidity assessment: detection of reduced or increased hydrochloric acid production.
- ✔Risk assessment: support in diagnosing peptic ulcer disease and GERD and in assessing the risk of stomach cancer.
- ✔Helicobacter pylori infection: detects traces of Helicobacter infection.
Preparation for the test
To obtain a reliable result, the preparation rules for the gastropanel test must be followed strictly.
- ✔Fasting: blood is taken on an empty stomach; the overnight fast should last 8 to 14 hours. Drinking plain still water is allowed.
- ✔Time of collection: preferably in the morning (usually between 8:00 and 11:00).
- ✔Smoking: avoid smoking completely for at least 4 hours before blood collection.
- ✔Alcohol and physical load: avoid strenuous exercise, stress and alcohol for 24 hours before the test.
Medication
- ✔Stop taking proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole, esomeprazole, pantoprazole) one week before the test.
- ✔Discontinue antacids (such as Rennie, Maalox, Almagel, Gastrotuss) and gastroprotective agents (bismuth preparations, misoprostol, Gerd-off) one day before the test.
Book a gastropanel test
Book online or by phone — we will advise you on how to prepare.
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