Rapid test for Helicobacter pylori diagnosis of patients presenting with symptoms of dyspepsia
Purins, A, Mundy, L, Hiller J
Record ID 32011000738
English
Authors' recommendations:
Based on the small subsection of the literature reviewed in this prioritising summary, the H pylori rapid diagnostic stool tests showed good sensitivity with excellent specificity. The ImmunoCard STAT! HpSA was the best performer in most cases. A large amount of studies are available on these diagnostic tests.Given the potential links to gastric cancer and lymphoma, HealthPACT recommended that a Horizon Scanning report be commissioned, combining an assessment of rapid testing for Helicobacter pylori and screening for Helicobacter pylori in targeted populations.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2008
URL for published report:
Not Available
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Dyspepsia
- Helicobacter Infections
- Sensitivity and Specificity
Contact
Organisation Name:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
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