Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium often found in the gut. While not every infection causes symptoms, there are cases where a serious infection may be linked to stomach ulcers or, in extreme cases, stomach cancer. This home test kit is therefore ideal for those customers who experience digestive issues such as discomfort or tenderness during or soon after eating. It provides a quick and simple way to confirm or rule out an unpleasant H. pylori infection. Furthermore, once a confirmed diagnosis has been made, treating the cause of that discomfort becomes much easier indeed. The Science Behind the Test As with so many other bacteria and viruses, your immune system can be incredibly effective at mounting an attack against H. pylori. Within the confines of the digestive system, however, it can be more challenging for your body to rid itself of such infections. This Helicobacter pylori home test kit is designed and manufactured here in the UK, and measures specific antibodies produced by your immune system in the battle against the bacteria. Higher antibody levels are likely to reflect a higher bacterial load and therefore an ongoing infection. Results from the Privacy of Your Own Home If you think you may be suffering from a stomach ulcer, then this Helicobacter pylori home test kit is probably the easiest and most discreet option around. Simply use the (included) sterile lancet to draw a drop of blood, place it onto the test strip and wait for the colours to appear. Please note that if you have previously been treated for an infection of H. pylori, then positive results may still show for up to 12 months after the infection was beaten. Once finished, the entire kit can be disposed of in your normal household waste.
