ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Comparison of Four Tests for the Diagnosis of
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Abstract
backgroundDue to lower operational costs, health maintenance organizations (HMOs) may prioritize
methodsWe performed histology, rapid urease test (RUT), 13C-UBT and HpStAg on consecutive patients referred for gastroscopy. Monoclonal stool antigen test was performed using the LIAISON Meridian chemiluminescent immunoassay. Histology was examined with hematoxylin and eosin, and additional stains were performed at the pathologist's discretion. For the assessment of 13C-UBT, we compared concordant histology and RUT. HpStAg was compared to the concordant results of two of the three remaining tests.
results103 patients were included (36 males (35.0%), age 50.1 ± 18.4 years). The indication for gastroscopy was dyspepsia in 63 (61.2%). Agreement between RUT and histology was 95.9%. For 13C-UBT and HpStAg, respectively,
conclusions13C-UBT performs better than HpStAg at our institution. When interpreting results, clinicians should consider test limitations.
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