What is a H. Pylori test?

My doctor prescribed a Gallbladder Ultrasound and H. Pylori ICD Code #533.90. I know what the gallbladder ultrasound is to check whether or not I have gallstones, but what is H. Pylori ICD? Is this to rule out ulcers, and is it a blood test?

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