This at-home stool test checks for H pylori antigen levels.
This at-home stool test checks for H pylori antigen levels.
The test measures how many H pylori antigens are present in your stool. The level of antigens shows how much your immune system is currently fighting H pylori.
Someone is considered positive for H Pylori bacteria infection if the antigen level is above 20ng/mL.
If you score under 20ng/mL, then you're considered negative. But, some people may still seek treatment if they score just below 20ng/mL...especially if they have other symptoms that suggest an H pylori infection.
There are 3 reasons why this test is medically useful:
Also, because the test gives granular data (eg. 23.87 ng/mL), it can be easier to judge the effectiveness of treatments.
There are 3 reasons why this test is medically useful:
The test kit contains 4 things:
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Helicobacter pylori, often abbreviated as H. pylori, is a type of bacterium that can infect the stomach lining and upper part of the small intestine. It is one of the most common bacterial infections worldwide and is estimated to infect over half of the world's population, although not everyone who carries the bacterium will develop symptoms or health problems.
Here are the most common symptoms of H pylori infection:
Our research parasitologists will examine your stool sample. Other labs look for 3 to 5 common parasites. Our lab looks for 31 parasites - finding even rare parasites. We find more parasites because we have passionate parasitologist researchers looking at your samples. Our researchers take great care with every sample. We find what most labs miss!
Dr. Omin Amin, publisher of over 250 parasite research papers, created this home parasite test kit. He designed this test to find the maximum number of parasites (31), pathogenic fungi (5), and to find (11) other signs of digestive health problems.
We strictly adhere to HIPAA compliance, ensuring the confidentiality of your test results and email correspondence.
How long until test results are ready?
If you ship your samples back with our return shipping label, it will typically be about 24 days until the analysis is complete.
What if I'm constipated?
The test kit won't go bad, so you can wait until it's convenient to take the test.
What if I have diarrhea?
We will share an alternative method for collection, and reimburse you for any costs you incur for purchasing a stool collection hat.
Questions? Call or text (303)-699-9474