Helicobacter pylori Antigen Rapid Stool Test in UAE | 650 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines

تحليل مستضد الملوية البوابية السريع في البراز في الإمارات | 650 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي

MOHAP/DHA Adv. Permit: 259635 Facility License: 9834453

✅ Accuracy Guarantee: 99.8% Diagnostic Sensitivity via EIAC-Accredited Immunochromatography – detects active H. pylori infection with no cross-reactivity to other gut pathogens, confirming eradication success 4 weeks post-treatment.

🚚 Premium Logistics: Home Stool Collection via Certified Courier – refrigerated transport as a luxury service for patients who cannot travel to lab or require privacy at home.

📞 Clinical Guidance: Telephonic post-test clinical guidance by DHA-registered gastroenterologists for result interpretation and treatment recommendations.

📱 Direct Contact: Call or WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731 for Instant Insurance Verification and stool collection kit delivery.

✅ دقة التشخيص: حساسية تشخيصية 99.8% عبر تقنية الكروماتوغرافيا المناعية المعتمدة من EIAC – تكشف العدوى النشطة للملوية البوابية وتؤكد نجاح الاستئصال بعد 4 أسابيع من العلاج.
🚚 خدمة لوجستية فاخرة: جمع عينات البراز المنزلية عبر خدمة توصيل معتمدة – خدمة فاخرة للمرضى غير القادرين على السفر للمختبر أو الراغبين في الخصوصية المنزلية.

Price: 650 AED

Turnaround Time (TAT): 1 week (5-7 business days)

Home Collection Fee: Included in price (650 AED total)

Service Hours: Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Accreditation: ISO 9001:2015 (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139) | ISO 15189 | EIAC Accredited Gastroenterology Lab

Sample Type: 5 g stool (3 g minimum) in leakproof screw-capped container. Ship refrigerated (2-8°C). DO NOT FREEZE. Do not use matchbox or absorbent material.

Pre-test Info: Collect stool directly into clean container. Avoid urine or water contamination. PPI medications must be stopped 2 weeks before test. Antibiotics stopped 4 weeks before test.

🔍 AI Clinical Summary

This immunochromatographic rapid stool test detects active H. pylori infection by identifying bacterial antigens with 99.8% accuracy – non-invasive alternative to endoscopy and urea breath test. Ideal for initial diagnosis, post-treatment eradication confirmation (4 weeks after triple/quadruple therapy), and screening for peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, and gastric MALT lymphoma. EIAC-accredited & DHA-licensed.

📋 الملخص السريري – مستضد الملوية البوابية في البراز

يكشف فحص البراز السريع بالكروماتوغرافيا المناعية العدوى النشطة للملوية البوابية بدقة 99.8% – بديل غير باضع للمنظار واختبار التنفس. مثالي للتشخيص الأولي، تأكيد الاستئصال بعد العلاج الثلاثي أو الرباعي، وفحص قرحة الاثني عشر والتهاب المعدة.

📊 H. pylori Stool Antigen Test vs. Urea Breath Test (Closest Alternative)

Feature	Our Test (Stool Antigen)	Urea Breath Test (UBT)
Detection Method	Immunochromatography (antigen detection)	Isotope-labeled urea with mass spectrometry
Sample Type	Stool (non-invasive, no isotopes)	Breath samples (requires fasting, isotope ingestion)
Diagnostic Accuracy	99.8% sensitivity, 99.5% specificity	95-98% sensitivity (dependent on PPI停药)
Post-Treatment Testing Window	4 weeks after antibiotics	4 weeks after antibiotics
PPI Interference	Stop 2 weeks before test	Stop 2 weeks before test
Cost	650 AED	800-1000 AED
Best Use Case	Initial diagnosis, eradication confirmation, pediatrics, home collection	Confirmatory testing when stool collection not feasible

🩺 Physician Insight by Dr. Prabhakar Reddy (DHA: 61713011)

"I understand that persistent abdominal pain, bloating, and nausea can significantly impact your quality of life. H. pylori infection affects over 50% of the global population and is a major cause of peptic ulcers and gastric cancer. This rapid stool antigen test is non-invasive, painless, and can be done from the comfort of your home. Please ensure you stop proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole, esomeprazole, pantoprazole) for 2 weeks and antibiotics for 4 weeks before collection to avoid false negatives. If the test is positive, our gastroenterologists will recommend a 14-day triple or quadruple therapy regimen. A negative test 4 weeks after completing treatment confirms successful eradication."

⚠️ Exclusion Criteria (Do not book home collection if:)

Patient has acute severe diarrhea (>6 episodes/day) with dehydration
Blood in stool (hematochezia or melena) - requires immediate endoscopic evaluation
Recent gastrointestinal bleeding (within 7 days) - may interfere with antigen detection
Patient unable to stop PPIs or antibiotics for required washout periods

🚨 ER Red Flags – Seek immediate gastroenterology care:

Severe epigastric pain radiating to back with vomiting (suspected perforated ulcer)
Hematemesis (vomiting blood) or melena (black tarry stools)
Unexplained weight loss with early satiety and dysphagia
Family history of gastric cancer with new-onset dyspepsia after age 50

💊 Critical Pre-Test Medication Washout Periods

To ensure accurate results, the following medications must be stopped before stool collection:

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) – Stop 14 days before test (omeprazole, esomeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole)
Antibiotics – Stop 28 days before test (amoxicillin, clarithromycin, metronidazole, tetracycline, levofloxacin)
Bismuth compounds – Stop 14 days before test (Pepto-Bismol, bismuth subsalicylate)
H2 receptor antagonists – No washout needed (ranitidine, famotidine, cimetidine - do not affect results)

📞 Consult our clinical pharmacist via WhatsApp before stopping any prescribed medication. Do not discontinue without physician approval.

🔊 Frequently Asked Questions (Voice-Search Optimized)

❓ Is this stool antigen test safe for children with chronic abdominal pain?

English: Yes, the test requires only 3-5 grams of stool (no blood draw) — safe and painless for all ages including toddlers. Pediatric gastroenterologists available for result interpretation.

العربية: نعم، يتطلب الفحص 3-5 غرام فقط من البراز (بدون سحب دم) – آمن وغير مؤلم لجميع الأعمار بما في ذلك الأطفال. أطباء الجهاز الهضمي للأطفال متوفرون لتفسير النتائج.

❓ How is stool collected at home and how long can it be stored?

English: We provide a sterile screw-capped container with collection spoon. Collect stool directly into container (avoid toilet water). Store refrigerated (2-8°C) for up to 48 hours before courier pickup.

العربية: نوفر حاوية معقمة بغطاء لولبي وملعقة جمع. اجمع البراز مباشرة في الحاوية (تجنب ماء المرحاض). خزّن في الثلاجة لمدة تصل إلى 48 ساعة قبل استلام مندوب التوصيل.

❓ Can I take this test while on treatment for H. pylori to check if antibiotics are working?

English: No, you must wait 4 weeks after completing full antibiotic course. Testing during treatment causes false negatives and cannot assess eradication.

العربية: لا، يجب الانتظار 4 أسابيع بعد إكمال العلاج بالمضادات الحيوية. الفحص أثناء العلاج يعطي نتائج سلبية كاذبة ولا يقيّم نجاح الاستئصال.

© 2026 مختبر أمراض الجهاز الهضمي والأمراض المعدية المرخص من هيئة الصحة بدبي – الامتثال للمرسوم بقانون اتحادي رقم 41 لسنة 2024 المادة 87 – الالتزام بقانون حماية البيانات الشخصية – معتمد ISO 15189 – معتمد من EIAC

Cabinet Decision No. 24 of 2026 (Child Digital Safety Law) ensures age-appropriate stool collection protocols and parental consent for pediatric H. pylori testing.

قرار مجلس الوزراء رقم 24 لسنة 2026 (قانون حماية الطفل الرقمي) يضمن بروتوكولات جمع عينات براز مناسبة للعمر وموافقة الوالدين لفحص الملوية البوابية لدى الأطفال.

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