Purpose of use:
Qualitative determination of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) antigen in a human stool sample.
H. pylori is a small, spiral-shaped bacterium that can live on the surface of the stomach and intestines. The Helicobacter rapid test specifically detects H. pylori antigens in stool and indicates the presence of the bacterium.
H. pylori infection causes stomach inflammation (gastritis) which can lead to the development of a duodenal or stomach ulcer. H. pylori infection also increases the risk of stomach cancer. Studies show that more than 90% of patients with duodenal ulcers and 80% of patients with gastric ulcers have H. pylori infection. Stool antigen determination is gaining popularity in diagnosing H. pylori infections and monitoring the effectiveness of treatment.
A colored test line (positive result) indicates that you have H. pylori bacteria in your stool and you should contact your doctor. If the result is negative, H. pylori antigen could not be detected. However, if the symptoms persist, it is recommended to talk to a doctor.
Contents:
Test cassette
Specimen collection tube with extraction buffer
Package insert
Stool collection paper
Technical information:
The package contains everything necessary for testing.
Read the user manual carefully before testing. The main stages of the test:
- The sample is collected while sitting on the toilet, using the feces collection paper included in the package
- The sample stick is inserted into the stool and transferred to the buffer in the tube.
- The tube is shaken and the sample is dropped onto the test cassette.
- The result is read after 10 minutes from the color lines on the test cassette
Preservation:
At room temperature or in the refrigerator
