Is blood test available for H.pylori infection with high accuracy ? Is there any possibilities of pseudo results? How to interpret results  Of negative antigen for H.pylori in a 60 years old patients with h/o of excessive flatulence,gastric fullness,discomforts in chest relieved by noisy belching or farting after taking tripple regimen for H.pylori infection 2 day earlier.Any further advice for investigation or management point of view.

Endoscopy 4 years earlier showed gastric erosions.He is now reluctant for endoscopy due to bad experience earlier. Kindly share .