Stool test for Helicobacter Pylori
If you're going to have a test for the detection of Helicobacter Pylori in stool, please read carefully the following information. Follow the guidelines of the preparation indicated (1 month before and 15 days before) and performs a collection of appropriate sample to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
PURPOSE
PURPOSE
This test is requested for detect active infection Helicobacter Pylori or check to see if the treatment of the elimination of this bacterium has been effective.
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
- During the month prior to the test will not take antibiotic treatmentconsultation prior to the doctor.
- During the Previous 15 days do not take omeprazole, lansoprazole, esomeprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole, or another inhibitor of the proton pump or with salts of bismuth, always in consultation prior to the doctor.
- Yes you can take antacids type almagato, sodium bicarbonate, magnesium hydroxide, etc
PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE
- You will need a jar airtight closure for the collection of stool, sold in pharmacies.
- The deposition must be performed on a wide-mouthed container type potty or wedge. It is not necessary that it is sterile, it is only necessary that it is clean and well clarified (must not contain traces of soaps, detergents or disinfectants).
- Carefully transfer a amount of feces equivalent to the size of a walnut.
- Avoid contamination with urine, toilet paper, and water, etc
- Try take a sample to the laboratory as soon as possiblein the meantime, you can keep the sample in the fridge (between 2 and 8ºC). Do not freeze.
ADDITIONAL INFO
ADDITIONAL INFO
TIME OF RESPONSE OR OUTCOME
72 hours.
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