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H pylori stool test
I have been told to stop ppi for 2 weeks for h pylori stool test, but yesterday there was burning in my stomach due to gastritis, for which i had to forcefully take a ppi...
I know that it can cause false negative result, but can that cause false positive result?
I have my stool test tomorrow
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Very unlikely.
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False positive result is very unlikely.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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