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Helicobacter Pylori Antigen Faecal Test
Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium whose ideal habitat is the human gastric mucosa. The infection is often asymptomatic, but it can sometimes cause gastritis and ulcers in the stomach or in the duodenum segment of the small intestine. The most common symptoms of these conditions are heartburn or pain in the upper part of the abdomen, especially if fasting or in the early morning, when the stomach is empty. Other associated symptoms include nausea, satiety, reflux, loss of appetite, burping, weight loss and diarrhoea. Ulcers can sometimes bleed, causing anaemia over long periods of time. In the long term, Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with an increased risk of gastric cancer. The search for Helicobacter pylori specific antigens in faeces is a valid and non-invasive method to rapidly identify an infection.
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WHAT IS THE HELICOBACTER PYLORI ANTIGEN TEST FOR?
Helicobacter pylori Antigen Test is a rapid assay for detecting the presence of the Helicobacter pylori (Hp) antigen in the faeces, thanks to specific antibodies. These are normally absent in individuals who have not previously contracted the Hp infection.
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WHO DOES USE THE HELICOBACTER PYLORI ANTIGEN TEST?
Helicobacter pylori Antigen Test is suitable for anyone who wants to periodically check their health. Suitable for everyone has gastric symptoms, like: heartburn or pain in the upper part of the abdomen, vomiting, nausea, feeling full, difficulty during digestion, reflux, loss of appetite, burping, diarrhoea and gastric pain.
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HOW DOES THE HELICOBACTER PYLORI ANTIGEN TEST WORK?
Helicobacter pylori Test is an immunochromatographic assay that detects the smallest amounts of H. pylori antigens in faeces samples by using highly specific gold-conjugated monoclonal antibodies attached onto the reactive strip. Quick results in 10 minutes.
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WHEN SHOULD I DO THE H. PYLORI ANTIGEN TEST?
Doing the Helicobacter pylori Test is recommended for all people who have a healthy lifestyle and intend to operate a correct prevention. Sometimes Hp infection is asymptomatic and therefore not easily linked to specific gastric disorders. It is also possible doing the Test at any time of the day, when you have a bowel movement, and there is no need to follow a specific diet.
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WHAT DOES IT CONTAIN?
- instructions for use
- 1 dropper vial with red cap containing the diluent for 1 Test
- 1 small sheet for the collection of the faeces sample
- 1 sealed aluminum bag containing:
- 1 Test device
- 1 desiccant sachet