Journal article
13C Urea Breath Test for Helicobacter pylori: Determination of the Optimal Cut‐Off Point in a Canadian Community Population
Abstract
AIM: To determine the test characteristics and the optimal cut-off point for the (13)C urea breath test ((13)C UBT) in a Canadian community laboratory setting.
METHODS: Of 2232 patients (mean age +/- SD: 51+/-21 years, 56% female) who completed a (13)C UBT, 1209 were tested to evaluate the primary diagnosis of (Helicobacter pylori) infection and 1023 were tested for confirmation of eradication following treatment. Cluster analysis was performed …
Authors
Mauro M; Radovic V; Zhou P; Wolfe M; Kamath M; Bercik P; Croitoru K; Armstrong D
Journal
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vol. 20, No. 12, pp. 770–774
Publisher
Hindawi
Publication Date
2006
DOI
10.1155/2006/472837
ISSN
2291-2789