Helicobacter pylori in stool

Material: Feces
Test price: PLN 80.00
Waiting time for the result: the result will be available no later than the next business day
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Preparation for the examination

General

The test should not be performed during treatment with antibiotics,
H2 receptor antagonists, bismuth, or proton pump inhibitors.
Taking these medications before the test may result in false-negative results.
The sample can be collected at least 14 days after the last dose of medication.
For testing, a hazelnut-sized stool sample should be collected in a disposable container (without transport medium or preservatives).
Until the stool is delivered to the collection point, the sealed container with the collected material should be stored in a cool place, but not longer than 2 days.
The container containing the collected material must be signed.

Important

Antiparasitic drugs do not affect the test result.

Description

H. pylori causes type B gastritis and gastric and duodenal ulcers. During the course of infection caused by H. pylori bacteria located in the gastric epithelium, significant concentrations of H. pylori antigens can occur in the stool. The presence of H. pylori antigens in the stool indicates a current infection with these bacteria, while their disappearance indicates effective eradication of the microorganism.