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Which diagnostic test for H pylori involves detecting the presence of the bacteria in the breath?
Which diagnostic test for H pylori involves detecting the presence of the bacteria in the breath?
- Serologic testing
- Stool for h pylori
- EGD scope
- Urea breath test (correct)
Which diagnostic test for H pylori requires a stool sample?
Which diagnostic test for H pylori requires a stool sample?
- Urea breath test
- EGD scope
- Stool for h pylori (correct)
- Serologic testing
Which diagnostic test for H pylori involves testing for antibodies in the blood?
Which diagnostic test for H pylori involves testing for antibodies in the blood?
- Urea breath test
- Serologic testing (correct)
- Stool for h pylori
- EGD scope
The Urea breath test is not used for diagnosing H pylori infection.
The Urea breath test is not used for diagnosing H pylori infection.
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Stool testing for H pylori is also known as the Urea breath test.
Stool testing for H pylori is also known as the Urea breath test.
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Serologic testing is the most reliable diagnostic test for H pylori infection.
Serologic testing is the most reliable diagnostic test for H pylori infection.
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Study Notes
Diagnostic Tests for H. pylori
- The Urea breath test involves detecting the presence of H. pylori bacteria in the breath.
- Stool antigen test (not Urea breath test) requires a stool sample to detect H. pylori.
- Serologic testing involves testing for antibodies in the blood to diagnose H. pylori infection.
- Serologic testing is not the most reliable diagnostic test for H. pylori infection.
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Test your knowledge of diagnostic methods for H pylori infection including EGD scope, urea breath test, stool test, and serologic testing.
