Date:
June 12, 2024
Category:
Helicobacter pylori Antigen Rapid Test (stool)
Rapid test for the detection of Helicobacter pylori antigen in stool.
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About the condition
Helicobacter pylori is a common bacterium that colonizes the gastric mucosa; most infected individuals experience no symptoms, but the infection can cause gastritis, gastric or duodenal ulcers, and increases the risk of stomach cancer. Possible signs include pain or burning in the upper abdomen, a feeling of fullness, nausea, decreased appetite, and bloating. It is worth getting tested in case of prolonged digestive disorders, if you have or have had peptic ulcer disease, or if close relatives have had stomach cancer. Black stools, vomiting blood, or unexplained weight loss are reasons to consult a doctor immediately.
Ingredients
- Test cassette
- Sample collection tube with extraction buffer
- Package leaflet
- Faecal specimen collection sheet
Instructions
Before the test, a stool sample should be taken according to the instructions below.
- Wash your hands with soap and rinse with clean water.
- Package leaflet
- Faecal specimen collection sheet
- How to take a stool sample.
The faecal sample must be collected on a faecal sample collection slip or in clean sample collection containers.
Use the stool sample collection sheet. Take precautions to avoid contaminating the sample: make sure that the side of the sample or the specimen collection sheet does not come into contact with any objects that could contaminate it, including toilet cleaners. - How to process a stool sample.
Unscrew the cap of the sample collection tube, then insert the sample collection applicator into the stool sample in at least 3 different places. Do not hang the stool sample.
Place the cap on the sample collection tube and screw it on tightly, then shake the sample collection tube vigorously until the sample mixes with the extraction buffer. - Keep the bag at room temperature before opening it. Remove the test cartridge from the sealed bag and use as soon as possible. The best results are obtained if the test is carried out immediately after opening the foil bag.
- Open the cap of the sample collection tube and crack the tip. Invert the sample collection tube and drop 2 full drops of the resulting sample onto the sample well (S) in the test cartridge and start the timer. Be careful to avoid air bubbles in the sample well (S).
- Check the results after 10 minutes. After 20 min, do not check the results again.
Results
| Positive * | Two coloured lines appear. Both T (test) and C (control) lines appear. This result means that the stool contain H. pylori antigens. Contact your doctor. *NOTE: The intensity of the colour in the test line area (T) will vary depending on the H. pylori antigens present in the sample. Therefore, any shade in the test line area (T) should be considered a positive result. |
| NEGATIVE | A single coloured line appears in the control area (C). No coloured line is visible in the test line area (T). This result means that no H. pylori antigens were detected in stool. |
| INVALID | The control line does not appear. The most likely reasons for the non-appearance of the reference line are insufficient sample quantity or an incorrect procedure. Revise the procedure and repeat the test using a new test. If the problem persists, stop using the test kit and contact your local distributor. |
Informative video
Instruction leaflet
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Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Helicobacter pylori?
The infection is often asymptomatic, but it can cause pain or a burning sensation in the upper abdomen, nausea, bloating, and belching. Over time, the bacterium can cause gastritis or ulcers.
How is the H. pylori stool test performed?
A small stool sample is collected using the collection tube provided in the package, mixed with the solution, and dropped onto the test cassette. The result is read after the time specified in the instructions.
What to do if the test is positive?
Contact your family doctor – H. pylori infection is treated with medications prescribed by a doctor. After treatment, a follow-up test is often recommended.
Where to buy the Testera test?
Testera tests are sold in pharmacies, retail chains, and petrol stations in several European countries. Want to sell Testera products in your country? Contact us – we will offer terms of cooperation.
Rapid tests are for preliminary screening and do not replace a doctor’s consultation.