Urea Breath Test (UBT): The most common non-invasive test. You swallow a special solution containing urea, and if H. pylori is present, it breaks down the urea. You then blow into a bag, and the test measures exhaled carbon dioxide to confirm the bacteria's presence.
Stool Antigen Test: This test checks a stool sample for specific proteins (antigens) produced by the bacteria. It is highly accurate for diagnosing an active infection and confirming that treatment worked.
Blood Test: This checks for antibodies your immune system produces to fight the bacteria. Because antibodies can remain in your blood for years after an infection is cured, blood tests are generally only used for initial screening, not to confirm an active infection or monitor treatment.
Upper Endoscopy: A specialist inserts a thin, lighted tube with a camera down your throat to view the stomach lining and collect small tissue samples (biopsies) for lab testing
INTENDED USE
The H.Pylori Rapid Testing is a rapid visual immunoassay for the qualitative presumptive detection of antibodies to Helicobacter pylori in human whole blood,serum, or plasma specimens. This kit is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of H. pylori infection.
SUMMARY AND EXPLANATION OF THE TEST
Gastritis and peptic ulcers are among the most common human diseases. Since the discovery of H. pylori (Warren & Marshall, 1983), many reports have suggested that this organism is one of the major causes of ulcer diseases (Anderson & Nielsen, 1983; Hunt & Mohamed, 1995; Lambert et al, 1995). Although the exact role of H. pylori is not yet fully understood, eradication of H. pylori has been associated with the elimination of ulcer diseases. The human serological responses to infection with H. pylori have been demonstrated (Varia & Holton, 1989; Evans et al, 1989). The detection of antibodies to H. pylori has been shown to be an accurate method for detecting H. pylori infection in symptomatic patients. H. pylori may colonize some asymptomatic people. A serological test may be used either as an adjunct to endoscopy or as an alternative measure in symptomatic patients.
FAQ
Q: What happens if an H. pylori test is negative?
A: A negative H. pylori test means it is highly unlikely you have an active infection. Since this rules out the bacteria as the cause of issues like stomach ulcers or gastritis, your doctor will likely shift focus to investigating other potential causes for your gastrointestinal symptoms.
Q: What autoimmune disease is caused by H. pylori?
A: While H. pylori is not the sole or direct cause of most systemic autoimmune diseases, it is a well-documented trigger for several autoimmune conditions. The strongest and most clinically recognized associations are with Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) and Autoimmune Gastritis (AAG)
Q: Do people ever fully recover from H. pylori?
A: Yes, most people fully recover from H. pylori. The bacteria can be permanently eliminated with a 10- to 14-day course of prescribed antibiotics and acid-reducing medications. Once the infection is gone, stomach ulcers heal, and gastritis symptoms typically disappear.
Q: What cancers are linked to H. pylori?
A: It is primarily linked to cancers of the stomach and upper digestive tract.
Milk: While once believed to soothe ulcers, it actually prompts your stomach to produce more acid.
Q: What cleaner kills H. pylori?
A: For disinfecting surfaces, H. pylori is easily killed by most common EPA-registered hospital disinfectants, bleach (sodium hypochlorite), 70% to 90% rubbing alcohol (ethyl or isopropyl), and hydrogen peroxide.
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