The LiveSure^TM H. Pylori Serum Rapid Test is a double antigen immunoassay designed to detect H. pylori antigens in human blood serum.  The LiveSure^TM H. Pylori Whole Blood Rapid Test is a double antigen immunoassay designed to detect H. pylori antigens in human whole blood.  Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is associated with a variety of gastro-intestinal diseases such as stomach ulcers, chronic active gastritis and duodenal and gastric adenocarcinoma.  Antibodies to H. pylori are developed in individuals infected with H. pylori as a serological response.  Detecting these specific antibodies can be used as a qualitative assay for the diagnosis of H. pylori infection.  It may be used either as an adjunct to endoscopy or as an alternative measure in symptomatic patients.