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Check4® Stomach Ulcers
Check4® Stomach Ulcers (17084AG) is a quick, accurate and easy-to-use self test for the detection of stomach ulcers. Quick, accurate and easy-to-use self-test that can performed in the comfort of your own home.
Description
Quick, accurate and easy-to-use self-test that can performed in the comfort of your own home.
The presence of highly pathogen strains of Helicobacter pylori (HP) colonizing the epithelium surface of the stomach or intestine can induce chronic gastritis that could lead to ulcer and/or cancer. Currently, 90% of the patients suffering of gastric ulcers are infected with bacteria HP. Therefore it is important to spot the bacteria in order to easily eliminate it using specific antibiotic drugs. The detection of circulating antibodies directed against the bacteria is the most efficient way to diagnose its presence as antibodies are produced by the immune system during the infection process. A positive result can be obtained for patients previously infected with the bacteria HP.
Check4® Stomach Ulcers is a highly specific immunological rapid test easy to use for the detection of anti-HP antibodies with a finger prick of whole blood sample.
The box contains the material necessary to perform a test:
- 1 sealed aluminium pouch containing: 1 test device, 1 plastic pipette and 1 desiccant bag.
- 1 sterile lancet for blood sampling.
- 1 dropper bottle containing 1 ml of diluent.
- 1 instruction leaflet.
All our Check4® range of self-test products are:
- CE-Marked for home self-test use
- Made and Evaluated in France
- Easy-to-use and easy to read results
- Accurate and trust worthy
- Quick with results in a matter of minutes
Product Specification
| Specification Type | Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Product Range | Self-Tests |
| Product Code | 17084AG |
| Product Name | Check4® Stomach Ulcers |
| Product Category | Health Condition Tests |
| Product Analyte | HP |
| Product Size | 1 x 1 Test |
| Product Storage | 2°C to 30°C |
- How does the Check4® Stomach Ulcers test work?
When present in gastric epithelium, HP bacteria induce the production of specific antibodies by the immune system. These circulating antibodies are able to recognize the bacteria and to stick on them. Check4® Stomach Ulcers test detects specifically these anti-HP antibodies in blood and therefore shows the bacteria presence.
- When should the Check4® Stomach Ulcers test be used?
The Check4® Stomach Ulcers test should be performed in condition of repeated stomach or intestine pains (stomach ache, acidic reflux…). The test can be performed at anytime of the day.
- Can the result be incorrect?
The results are accurate as far as the instructions are carefully respected. Nevertheless, the result can be incorrect if the Check4® Stomach Ulcers test gets wet before test performing or if the quantity of blood added to the sample well is not correct. The pipette provided in the box allows making sure the collected blood volume is correct.
- How do you interpret the test if the colour and the intensity of the lines are different?
The colour and intensity of the lines have no importance for result interpretation. The lines should only be homogeneous and clearly visible. The test should be considered as positive whatever the colour intensity of the test lines.
- What is the line that appears under the mark C (Control) for?
When this line appears, it only means that the test was performing well.
- If I read the result after 15 minutes, will the result be reliable?
No. The test should be read within 10 minutes after adding the diluent. The result is reliable up to 15 minutes.
- What do I have to do if the result is positive?
If the result is positive, it means that anti-HP antibodies are present in blood and that you should consult a doctor to show the test results. Then, the doctor will decide whether additional investigation should be performed as the anti-HP antibodies could be due to previous infection already cured.
- What do I have to do if the result is negative?
If the result is negative, it means that the test could not detect anti-HP antibodies in blood sample. Meanwhile it is recommended to consult a doctor if stomach ache or gastric reflux persists.
- How accurate is the Check4® Stomach Ulcers test?
The Check4® Stomach Ulcers test is accurate and has been used for more than 10 years by professionals in the field. Evaluation reports show result correlation of at least 90% with reference methods. Although this test is reliable, false positive or false negative results could be obtained.
- Where can I find out more information or get further assistance on stomach ulcers?
For more information on stomach ulcers you can visit the below:
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer/