| Features |
Benefits |
| 1. |
Built-in positive
and negative control in every test strip. |
- No need to run separate positive and negative
controls.
- Confirms that the procedure was run correctly for
every test.
- Confirms reactivity of every test strip.
|
| 2. |
Final test
results in 1 hour (Patented design provides separate optimal conditions for urea/urease
and ammonia/pH indicator reactions). |
- Final results for all patients before they leave
the procedure facility. Eliminates follow up calls or extra office visits.
- Start treatment immediately.
- Reduced anxiety and cost for patient.
|
| 3. |
1, 2 or 3 biopsy
specimens from each patient can be run on a single PyloriTek test strip. |
- Some published reports recommend multiple site
biopsies to increase probability of recovering H. pylori (Increased sensitivity)
- Allows analysis of individual results from up to 3
biopsy sites from the stomach.
|
| 4. |
PyloriTek is CLIA
waived, indicating PyloriTek is classified with the most simple laboratory tests to
perform. |
- Can be performed in any U.S. gastro unit with a
CLIA Certificate of Waiver.
- Can be run by nurses or technicians with minimal
training.
|
| 5. |
The test can be
stored for 3 months at room temperature. Test is performed at warm to room temperature. |
- Convenient - No need to wait for kit to warm to
room temperature before use.
- Kits may be stored in the procedure area.
- No incubator needed to speed up the reaction.
|
| 6. |
Average
specificity of 97% and sensitivity of 96% in four major studies (565 patients). |
- Excellent correlation to histology at a fraction
of the cost with results in 1 hour or less (reprints of studies available on request from
Serim).
|
2.
Place specimen on the Reaction Pad, keeping 1/4" or more from the red Positive
Control spot. 
