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Stool antigen for H pylori

2024-07-12 02:47:38
I want to know  that how much percentage of stool  antigen test  for H pylori is accurate and sensitive .
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Stool antigen test sensitivity is 85-90%. Apart from stool antigen test, we can do urea breath test sensitivity is 95%. Before doing this test, it is recommended to discontinue PPI for 2 weeks and antibiotics for for 4 weeks.
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