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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 7, 2005; 11(9): 1361-1364
Published online Mar 7, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i9.1361
Table 3 Sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of tests for the diagnosis of H pylori infection in patients with 50-mg capsule UBT.
Sensitivity (%)Specificity (%)Accuracy (%)
CLO test (n = 50)82.1 (23/28)95.5 (21/22)88 (44/50)
Histology (n = 50)92.9 (26/28)90.9 (20/22)92 (46/50)
Culture (n = 50)64.2 (18/28)b100 (22/22)80 (40/50)b
50-mg UBT (n = 50)96.4 (27/28)100 (22/22)98 (49/50)
bP<0.01 vs UBT.