Independent Health, New York - requirements?

[QueenCityGal 76]

I'm finally winding down on all my insurance requirements for surgery. Recently I was informed that Independent Health also now requires a new blood test for a stomach bacteria - H Pylori, aka Campylobacter. This is a bacteria that can cause stomach ulcers. A lot of people already have it with no symptoms but they say it must come back as a "negative titre"...

This worries me because years ago I had a compylobacter infection I picked up caused by tainted food from an ethnic market... since then I have had no other stomach problems but wonder how much of this bacteria I still may carry... hmm. This blood test is pretty much the last thing I need before insurance submission.

Has anyone else experience this test requirement and have anything to share?? Thanks

[juliansmommy 67]

I had a breath test not a blood test done at my drs office. It was super easy. See if they can do that. I think they give u meds to clear it up. That's all I know.

Co

[mswisdom 42]

If you do get it they will give you a Prevpac to take for two weeks to clear it up then you'll be good to go.