Test for Rapid Diagnosis of H Pylori

A rapid latex agglutination test for the detection of Helicobacter pylori antibodies in serum provides clearly visible results in less then three minutes.

The simple method is quick and noninvasive, providing doctors with valuable information prior to patient endoscopy. A positive result indicates current or recent infection with H pylori and may influence the choice of treatment and the next course of action. The test needs no specialized training or equipment. Everything required to perform the test is supplied, including positive and negative controls. Because the test is so simple and quick, it can be performed in large numbers with equal ease, allowing samples to be processed as soon as they come into the laboratory.

The test is the product of Oxoid (Basingstoke, UK). The company notes a recent report that H pylori infection increases the risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). As scientists continue to associate H pylori infection with gastrointestinal disorders, the test from Oxoid will serve as a valuable aid in the rapid diagnosis of infection.





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