Rapid gastrointestinal disease test 502010

IgGIgMHelicobacter pylori

StrongStep® H. pylori Antibody Rapid Test is a rapid visual immunoassay for the qualitative presumptive detection of specific IgM and IgG antibodies to Helicobacter pylori with human whole blood/serum/plasma as specimen. Benefits Rapid and convenient Fingertip blood can be used. Room temperature Specifications Sensitivity 93.2% Specificity 97.2% Accuracy 95.5% CE marked Kit Size=20 tests File: Manuals/MSDS INTRODUCTION Gastritis and peptic ulcers are among the most common human diseases. Since the discovery of H. pylori (Warren & Marshall, 1983), many reports have suggested that this organism is one of the major causes of ulcer diseases (Anderson & Nielsen, 1983; Hunt & Mohamed, 1995; Lambert et al, 1995). Although the exact role of H. pylori is not yet fully understood, eradication of H. pylori has been associated with the elimination of ulcer diseases. The human serological responses to infection with H. pylori have been demonstrated (Varia & Holton, 1989; Evans et al, 1989). The detection of IgG antibodies specific to H. pylori has been shown to be an accurate method for detecting H. pylori infection in symptomatic patients. H. pylori may colonize some asymptomatic people.