What is a CLO biopsy?
CLO stands for Campylobacter-like organism and is also known as the Rapid Urease Test. This diagnostic test is used for the detection of Helicobacter pylori by finding the presence of urease.
What does CLO test negative mean?
A CLO is reported as negative if there is no change in colour until the end of the 24 hour period.
How long does a CLO test take?
During your gastroscopy, we have taken a small biopsy. This is called a Clo-test. The Clo-test takes about 5 minutes to process and we may be able to give you the result before you leave the department. A copy of the result will also be sent on to your GP.
How accurate is a CLO test?
Using histological testing as gold standard, there were 21 false positive and 20 false negative CLO tests. The sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV of the CLO test compared to histology was 80%, 94%, 79% and 95% respectively.
What does CLO mean in medical terms?
CLO Medical Abbreviation
| 5 | CLO | Biochemistry |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLO | Dentistry, Dental |
| 1 | CLO | Health, Care, Drug |
| 1 | CLO | Health, Healthcare |
| 1 | CLO | Toxicology |
What does it mean if you test positive for H. pylori?
A positive H. pylori stool antigen, breath test, or biopsy indicates that your signs and symptoms are likely caused by a peptic ulcer due to these bacteria. Treatment with a combination of antibiotics and other medications will be prescribed to kill the bacteria and stop the pain and the ulceration.
What are symptoms of H pylori infection?
When signs or symptoms do occur with H. pylori infection, they are typically related to gastritis or a peptic ulcer and may include:
- An ache or burning pain in your stomach (abdomen)
- Stomach pain that may be worse when your stomach is empty.
- Nausea.
- Loss of appetite.
- Frequent burping.
- Bloating.
- Unintentional weight loss.
What are the symptoms of H. pylori bacteria?
Is H pylori infection contagious?
This bacterium is usually not thought to be contagious (able to make others sick). You’re unlikely to pass it on to someone else by just direct contact. Usually you get H. Pylori by eating contaminated food or food that is not clean.
How serious is H. pylori?
H. pylori infections can lead to peptic ulcers, but the infection or the ulcer itself can lead to more serious complications. These include: internal bleeding, which can happen when a peptic ulcer breaks through your blood vessel and is associated with iron deficiency anemia.
Can stress cause H. pylori?
Helicobacter pylori infection is a risk factor for development of peptic ulcers, and psychological stress (PS) may have a role in the pathogenesis of this condition. However, no interaction between PS and H. pylori infection (HI) has been established in the development of peptic ulcer, because colonization by H.
How did I get H. pylori bacteria?
H. pylori bacteria are usually passed from person to person through direct contact with saliva, vomit or stool. H. pylori may also be spread through contaminated food or water. The exact way H. pylori bacteria causes gastritis or a peptic ulcer in some people is still unknown.