Many doctors, labs and healthcare testing facilities now use a Helicobacter pylori test kit as a quick, effective and accurate way to determine the presence of urease through a biopsy. This is one of the most effective methods to determine if the bacteria are present and may be contributing to inflammation in the stomach, duodenal ulcers or other forms of digestive issues.
When using a Helicobacter pylori test kit, there are several issues that the medical staff needs to consider. By ensuring the correct testing procedure is used, including the use of the test kit, accuracy in results will be assured.
Patient Preparation
When using the test kit after a biopsy, it will be important for the doctor to instruct the patient on the use of specific preparation for the endoscopy procedure. This will typically include a period of not eating or drinking for at least six to twelve hours before the test is scheduled.
Patients that are using antibiotics, bismuth or proton pump inhibitors should also avoid the use of these medications for a period of time under their doctor’s orders.
Multiple Samples
Research indicates that the effectiveness of the Helicobacter pylori test kit used in medical facilities is superior to other testing options. It is faster, more effective and more accurate, with this increasing when more than one sample from the patient is tested.
Some of the best test kits are designed to use one testing strip to allow for up to three biopsy specimens from different locations in the stomach. With multiple biopsy locations, it is more likely to obtain a positive test result if the bacteria are present.
Correct Timing
Placing the specimens separate from each other as well as the control spot on the reagent strip will be critical. In addition, it will also be important to wait for the time to elapse for the test results. Many tests will produce a color change prior to this time, but waiting the full time will verify a negative or positive result.
It will also be important to avoid making a diagnosis based on any time that the colors may change on the reagent strip after the allotted test time has passed.
