This slideshow is an indication of how the blood test for stomach ulcers kit works (instructions may differ)

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You may suspect you may have an ulcer or have stomach ulcer symptoms in which case it may be useful to perform this test.

A simple, effective treatment for h pylori infection is readily available from your GP.

Stomach ulcer symptoms are very common but most people don't realise that stomach ulcers are often caused by a bug called helicobacter pylori which if diagnosed is relatively easy to get rid of.

Our fast helicobacter pylori blood test indicates the presence of helicobacter pylori infection in the stomach, known to cause stomach ulcers (gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers).

If you are have stomach ulcer symptoms or you think you may have a stomach (gastric ulcersor duodenal ulcers) ulcer it is worth performing this simple home helicobacter pylori test.

Even though this h pylori infections often appear to do no harm helicobacter pylori infection does causes stomach (gastric or duodenal) ulcers in some people and it is very strongly implicated in the development of stomach cancer.

If another family member has stomach ulcer symptoms or has had this helicobacter pylori infection you might want to test them also, h pylori infections are very prevalent as is often passed by close contact.

Why is this h pylori bacterium test important?

It is estimated that half of the world's population today is infected by h.pylori stomach bacterium, but often show no symptoms. It has been shown that long-term helicobacter pylori infection by this bacterium causes damage to the mucous membrane of the stomach which gives rise to stomach ulcers in 10% of cases. Those infected also have an increased risk of developing stomach cancer.

Contents of test

Contents:of stomach ulcer test

1 test disc, 1 micro-lancet 1 buffer solution, 1 plaster
Instruction for use

Conducting the test

How to perform the helicobacter pylori test

Prick your finger quickly and easily with the micro-lancet. Place the drop of blood on the test strip. Add the buffer solution after 30 seconds (see picture 'How to perform the test'). A positive or negative result appears in the window.

Why is is a helicobacter pylori test so important?

If you test positive for helicobacter pylori infection, you should contact your GP because specific antibiotic treatment can be prescribed. Treatment for stomach ulcers is more difficult than treatment for the h pylori bacterium infection so finding it before it causes stomach ulcers or even stomach cancer is important.

A h pylori bacterium can go unnoticed for years, the successful treatment of one episode of h.pylori infection does not guarantee a life free from stomach complaints. The helicobacter pylori test can indicate a significant risk factor for the development of stomach ulcers or stomach cancer, and enable you and your doctor to target the disease with effective therapy.

Results

blood test for h pylori results

Two test lines tell you that you probably have a Helicobacter Pylori infection. Please consult your doctor as soon as possible for a closer examination and treatment.

Please Note: If you have already been infected with H. pylori in the past and the infection was eliminated using antibiotics, this test may yield a positive reading even more than one year following treatment, although the infection is no longer present.

High quality home use stomach ulcer blood test for h pylori.