This test detects the antigen of a parasite called Entameba histolytica, an intestinal parasite.
The entamoeba histolytica antigen test is used to diagnose and manage amebiasis, which is an infection with this parasite or used when an amebic liver abscess or amebic dysentery are suspected.
Entamoeba histolytica infects approximately a half billion persons worldwide annually. Of these, about 10% become symptomatic and develop colitis and liver abscesses, resulting in a mortality rate estimated between 40,000 and 120,000 persons a year.
Patients infected with pathogenic Entamoeba histolytica may show a wide range of conditions. Some may be asymptomatic; others may show mild diarrhoea that develops into bloody diarrhoea and eventually fulminant colitis. Approximately 10% of patients with invasive amebiasis develop liver abscesses.
A specially labelled Stool sample collection kit with detailed instructions of how to take the sample yourself. The kit will be unique and coded specifically to you.
A Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire is included with this test. It covers important areas such as illness, injuries, medical conditions, medication, family health history and much more.
The Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire provides us with vital information which can affect how your results are interpreted and what advice you receive.
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Stool Sample Kit