Diagnostic Approaches for Helicobacter pylori Infection and their Comparison
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) can be the reason for several health problems, and there are a few diagnoses that can be done with the following two methods: Histopathological analysis Rapid Urease Test (RUT). In this post, we will briefly compare the accuracy of these two methods. To identify H. pylori, many medical professionals prefer the rapid urease test (RUT) method as it is fast and costs less. The pH value of urine increases because of H. pylori, which can produce certain enzymes. Test results can be obtained within an hour. RUT has drawbacks, such as decreased accuracy brought on by...