{"title":"Meridian","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMeridian Diagnostic Testing \u0026amp; Specimen Collection\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeridian Bioscience\u003c\/strong\u003e products support laboratories and clinics running gastrointestinal and infectious disease diagnostics. This collection centers on two workhorses of the diagnostic workflow: H. pylori breath testing and stool specimen collection — tools that clinical labs, gastroenterology practices, and reference facilities depend on for accurate, reproducible results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor clinicians investigating dyspepsia, ulcers, or unexplained upper-GI symptoms, the \u003cstrong\u003eMeridian BreathID IDKit Hp Two\u003c\/strong\u003e H. pylori test kit offers a noninvasive alternative to endoscopy. It works with the BreathID Hp Lab System and BreathID Smart System, using a machine-read breath sample to detect active infection — no serology, no scoping. Because it identifies current infection rather than past exposure, it's well suited to confirming eradication after treatment as well as initial diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the specimen-handling side, the \u003cstrong\u003ePara-Pak Stool Specimen Container\u003c\/strong\u003e is a familiar name in ova-and-parasite and enteric pathogen collection. This 30 mL (1 oz.) plain container ships nonsterile and disposable, with a translucent body, white screw cap, and an attached sampling device (spoon) that lets patients collect a measured sample cleanly. The screw-cap seal reduces leak risk in transport to the lab, and the translucent plastic makes volume assessment easy at the bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA common question when ordering: which Para-Pak do you need? The plain (non-preservative) container shown here is intended for fresh specimens or protocols where fixative is added separately — verify your lab's transport and preservation requirements before standardizing on a format. Likewise, confirm your BreathID analyzer model, since the IDKit Hp Two is matched to the Hp Lab and Smart systems specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related supplies in Diagnostics and browse additional Specimen Collection options to round out your testing setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"meridian-para-pak-stool-specimen-container","title":"Meridian Para-Pak Stool Specimen Container","description":"The Meridian Para-Pak Stool Specimen Container is a 30 mL, disposable plastic vial with a leakproof screw cap and sampling device, designed for the collection, preservation, and transportation of stool specimens for intestinal parasite examination. These empty vials are ideal for specimens that do not require a transport medium or fixative. The cap features a special spoon for easy specimen collection, and the vials are compatible with the Para-Pak MacroCon filtration system, forming a closed system that minimizes exposure to potentially infectious agents. The containers are translucent with a white cap, are non-sterile, and come without graduations. Each package contains 120 units.","brand":"Meridian","offers":[{"title":"Pack (20)","offer_id":53142200975676,"sku":"M484828","price":35.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (120)","offer_id":53142200942908,"sku":"M484827","price":211.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"meridian-breathid-idkit-hp-two-h-pylori-test-kit","title":"Meridian BreathID IDKit Hp Two H. Pylori Test Kit","description":"The Meridian BreathID IDKit Hp is a market-leading, noninvasive diagnostic test kit for *H. pylori* infections, compatible with both the BreathID Hp Lab System and BreathID Smart System. It offers high accuracy for initial infection detection and confirmation of eradication after treatment. This kit is suitable for both adult and pediatric patients (ages 3-17) without the need for separate pediatric calculations. Each box contains all necessary components for testing, including blue and gray breath bags, a 13C urea substrate, citric acid, a user guide, labels, a sample transport bag, a package insert, and a drinking cup with a straw.","brand":"Meridian","offers":[{"title":"Box (5) \/ AC00063 - DISCO","offer_id":53142860988732,"sku":"M484833","price":678.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]}],"url":"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/meridian.oembed","provider":"Honest Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}