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ONLINE COPY
*2006-01-022116*
08-Jun-2020 10:47:40 am

Name: Ms. Sonia Mushtaq

Age/Gender: 35 yr(s) / F

Ref. By:

Visit Date: 07-Jun-2020 12:09 pm Final Report Report Date: 07-Jun-2020 3:26 pm

Test Name Results *Last Available Results Unit Reference Ranges

Serology
07-Jun-2020

H. pylori Antigen (Stool) Positive . Negative

Sample of "H. Pylori Ag Stool" received from outside lab


Result Interpretation:
This HpSA immunoassay test is done by sandwich ELISA method. A Positive test result only indicates the presence of
specific H. pylori Ag., whereas the Negative result indicates that the specific H. pylori Ag. is either not present or present
at level below the cut off (threshold) value of test.

Please note change in reference range w.e.f. March 12, 2014.

Comparison of Diagnostic methods for H. Pylori infection (Sensitivity & Specificity)


Test Name Pre treatment Post Treatment
Urea Breath Test 95 % 96 %
H. Pylori Stool Ag 93 % 89 %
Blood Test 80-85% Not recommended
Biopsies 90 % 90%

New Test information: Urea Breath Test is now available at Islamabad diagnostic Centre. It is a non invasive, gold
standard test for diagnosis of gastric ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori. It also shows excellent sensitivity (96%)
and specificity (96%) when confirming eradication of infection

Note: This is a digitally verified report and does not require manual signature. Dr. Farhat Khurshid
Associate Microbiologist
M.B.B.S, M.Phil (Microbiology)

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