The Helicobacter Antigen Home Check is a self-use home test that detects Helicobacter pylori antigens in a stool sample . The test is easy to use and allows you to quickly determine if you are infected with this bacteria, giving results within 10 minutes. The test result is qualitative and can be:

• positive: indicates the presence of H. pylori antigen in the stool sample;
• negative: means no H. pylori antigen was detected in the stool sample.

When should you be tested for H. pylori?

The test can be performed at any time of the day, especially for recurrent gastrointestinal symptoms such as:

• gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD);
• chronic gastritis;
• other gastrointestinal problems.

How does the Home Check Helicobacter Antigen test work?

The mechanism of action of the test is based on a specific reaction between an antigen and an antibody. The product membrane contains anti-H antibodies. pylori, which, when in contact with bacterial antigens present in a stool sample, create visible colored lines. The test result can be read in 10 minutes.

What is Helicobacter pylori bacteria?

Helicobacter pylori is a spiral bacterium that, living on the surface of the stomach and duodenum, contributes to the development of various gastrointestinal diseases, such as:

• peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum,
• non-ulcer dyspepsia,
• acute and chronic gastritis.

According to research, more than 90% of duodenal ulcer cases and about 80% of gastric ulcer cases are associated with H. pylori infection.

Helicobacter - diagnosis

Diagnosis of infection can include both invasive and non-invasive methods:

• Invasive methods: biopsy of the stomach or duodenum, followed by a urine test, culture or histological staining.
• Non-invasive methods: serological identification of specific antibodies or H. pylori stool antigen (HpSA) tests.

HpSA tests are becoming increasingly popular because they are a simple and effective tool both for diagnosing H. pylori infection and for monitoring the effectiveness of treatment.