Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium, whose ideal habitat is the human gastric mucosa, causing an often asymptomatic infection of the gastrointestinal tract.
WHO IS THIS TEST FOR?
HELICOBACTER PYLORI TEST is useful for a first screening of an ongoing or a past infection of H. pylori
TECH SPECS
HELICOBACTER PYLORI TEST is an immunochromatographic device that detects the presence of anti-Helicobater pylori IgG antibodies in blood samples.
CONTENT
1 test cassette
1 vial with dropper containing the diluent
2 sterile lancets
1 pipette for blood sampling
1 cleanser gauze
instructions for use
USE PROCEDURE
Draw a blood sample by using the sterile lancet provided;
Collect the sample indicated with the black line by using the capillary pipette provided;
Deposit the collected specimen into the sample well (S) indicated on the test cassette;
RESULTS INTERPRETATION
Negative - no IgG antibodies against Helicobacter pylori have been detected in the sample or their concentration is below the cut-off of 15 AU/mL.
Positive - IgG antibodies against Helicobacter pylori have been identified in the sample, it is necessary to check a possible exposure to the bacterium with a specialist.