Add-on Helicobacter pylori EIA #2330

Description

This is an Add-On Test
This test is available only as an add-on with GI Effects® Profiles and cannot be ordered as a standalone test.

The Helicobacter pylori Stool Antigen Test (HpSA) is a targeted diagnostic test designed to detect active H. pylori infection using a stool sample.

H. pylori is a bacterium that colonizes the stomach lining and is a known cause of gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and is associated with increased risk of gastric cancer.

This test detects H. pylori antigens directly in stool, making it a reliable method for identifying current infection as well as monitoring treatment effectiveness.

👉 As shown in the report, results are reported as positive or negative for H. pylori antigen presence

🔬 What This Test Measures

1. H. pylori Stool Antigen (HpSA)

• Detects bacterial antigen in stool

👉 Indicates active infection, not past exposure

🧠 Clinical Insights

• Identifies active H. pylori infection
• Supports diagnosis of:
  • Gastritis
  • Peptic ulcers
  • Chronic acidity and reflux
• Can be used to monitor treatment success

👤 Who Should Consider This Add-On

👉 Recommended if you have:

• Chronic acidity or reflux
• Upper abdominal pain
• History of ulcers
• Suspected H. pylori infection

⚠️ Limitations

• ❌ Does not provide virulence factors
• ❌ No antibiotic resistance data
• ❌ Limited to H. pylori only

👉 For advanced H. pylori analysis (virulence + resistance), consider GI-MAP®

🔷 Where This Test Fits

This add-on is best used with:

• GI Effects® Comprehensive → full gut + H. pylori
• GI Effects® Pathogen Profile → infection + H. pylori

👉 Adds targeted H. pylori detection to broader gut analysis

🔷 Comparison: H. pylori Add-On vs GI-MAP®

🔥 Final Positioning

👉 Use this add-on when the question is:
“Do I have H. pylori infection?”

👉 Use GI-MAP when the question is:
“What type of H. pylori and how to treat it?”