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Comparing the ASSURETM RAPID test with other diagnostic methods for helicobacter pyloric infection in children
Su Lin,Liu Wei,Zhang Yin
2006, 21(09):
680-682 .
AbstractObjectiveIn this study,we compared the ASSURETM RAPID test,a serological assay for antiH·pyloric antibodies,with severl methods which are commonly used in pediatrics.
MethodsOur study has recuited 100 patients (age 3~16 years old, 47 male, and 53 female) with upper gastrointestinal symptoms. We tested them for H·pyloric with rapid urease test(CLO test),histological examination of gastric biopsy sample, and anti-H.pyloric antibodies.
ResultsThe sensitivities,CLO test, histological examination, 13Curease breath test and ASSURETM RAPID test,were81.48%,75.39%,96.3%,94.50%.specificities,were86.96%,80.43%100%,91.11%, respectively.
ConclusionFurthermore, ASSURETM RAPID test, was equally effective with either whole blood or serum samples. With the convenience in its administration and high degree of sensitivity and specificity, we concluded that ASSURETM RAPID test is highly desirable for studying the epidemiology of H.pyloric infections where medical facilities and finacial resources are limited.
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