Rapid Helicobacter pylori test 501040

for gastrointestinal diseasesfor antigensbacteria

StrongStep® H. pylori Antigen Rapid Test is a rapid visual immunoassay for the qualitative, presumptive detection of Helicobacter pylori antigen with human fecal as specimen. Rapid Non-invasive and non-radioactive Room temperature storage Specifications Accuracy 98.3% CE marked Kit Size=20 tests File: Manuals/MSDS INTRODUCTION Helicobacter pylori (also known as Campylobacter pylori) is a spiral-shaped gram negative bacteria which infects the gastric mucosa. H. pylori causes several gastro-enteric diseases such as non-ulcerous dyspepsia, gastric and duodenal ulcer, active gastritis and can even increase the risk of stomach adenocarcinoma. Many H. pylori strains have been isolated. Among them, the strain expressing CagA antigen is strongly immunogenic and is of utmost clinical importance. Literature articles report that in infected patients producing antibodies against CagA, the risk of gastric cancer is up to five times higher than reference groups infected with CagA negative bacteria. Other associated antigens such as CagII and CagC seems to act as starting agents of sudden inflammatory responses which can provoke ulceration (peptic ulcer), allergic episodes, and decrease of therapy efficacy. STORAGE AND STABILITY •The kit should be stored at 2-30°C until the expiry date printed on the sealed pouch. •The test must remain in the sealed pouch until use. •Do not freeze. • Cares should be taken to protect components in this kit from contamination. Do not use if there is evidence of microbial contamination or precipitation. Biological contamination of dispensing equipments, containers or reagents can lead to false results.