Description Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium, whose ideal habitat is the human gastric mucosa, causing an often asymptomatic infection of the gastrointestinal tract. Sometimes the presence of this bacterium can cause gastritis and ulcers in the stomach or duodenum. The most common symptoms of these conditions are: burning or pain in the upper abdomen, especially between meals when the stomach is empty, nausea and a sense of fullness, reflux, loss of appetite and weight loss. On the long-term the Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with an increased risk of gastric cancer. HELICOBACTER PYLORI ANTIGEN TEST is an immunochromatographic device that detects H. pylori antigens in feces samples. Specificity 96.6% Sensitivity 95.2% Accuracy 96.6% 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.
