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 ANTIGEN TEST is intended for anyone who wants to identify the presence of the bacterium in the body.
TECH SPECS
HELICOBACTER PYLORI ANTIGEN TEST is an immunochromatographic device that detects H. pylori antigens in feces samples.
CONTENT
1 test cassette
1 vial with collection stick and dropper containing the diluent
1 paper sheet for the collection of the sample
instructions for use
USE PROCEDURE
Collect the sample using the special collection sheet;
Unscrew the cap of the vial, plunge the withdrawal stick in 3 different points of the sample and screw the cap back on;
Break the end of the cap, freeing the dropper part, and dispense 3 drops of the diluted sample into the well (S) indicated on the cassette;
RESULTS INTERPRETATION
Negative - no H. pylori antigens have been detected in the sample or their concentration is below the 10 ng/mL cut-off.
Positive - Helicobacter pylori antigens have been detected in the sample, it is necessary to check with a specialist, as a possible bacterial infection is ongoing.