H. pylori is very strongly associated with duodenal ulcer. More severe consequences include MALT lymphoma, Gastric carcinoma, Peptic ulceration. Approximately 20% of infected individuals will develop gastroduodenal disorders in their lifetime. People over 50 years of age are particularly susceptible. Benefits of ASSURE H. pylori Rapid Test: • No need to fast • No need to stop current treatments • Results available in 15 minutes • Simple finger prick capillary blood sample • Practice nurse can perform the test • Generate income for your practice • Breath test is costly and inconvenient Why test at the Point-of-Care? • Make management decisions without delay, before the patient leaves • Start appropriate treatment sooner • Generate income for the practice • Results are available in 15 minutes • Results are more accurate than laboratory serology tests