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Journal of Clinical Microbiology, June 2008, p. 2062-2065, Vol. 46, No. 6
0095-1137/08/$08.00+0     doi:10.1128/JCM.02387-07
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Evaluation of a Rapid New Stool Antigen Test for Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Adult Patients

Institute for Infection Medicine, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel,¹ Internal Medicin/Gastroenterology, Private Practice Kiel,² Dept. of Surgery, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany³

Received 12 December 2007/ Returned for modification 20 January 2008/ Accepted 21 March 2008

The evaluation of a new rapid stool antigen test showed different levels of sensitivity for final readings of test results at 20 min (59.1%) and 30 min (76.9%). Significant differences in performance were observed between the two sexes and the various age categories, with higher efficiency in male patients and young adults. Generally, this test is efficient and can be used to detect H. pylori infection in adults. However, further studies are required to confirm its accuracy.

Published ahead of print on 2 April 2008.