Prospective Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2017; 23(32): 5954-5961
Published online Aug 28, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i32.5954
Table 4 Sensitivity of the 13C-urea breath test using the new test meal for Helicobacter pylori n (%)
PopulationResult of UBT with new test mealDiagnosis of Hp infection
Sensitivity95%CI
PositiveNegative
ITT (n = 114)Positive50 (78.1)1 (2.0)78.13%66.03%-87.49%
Negative13 (20.3)48 (96.0)
Not performed1 (1.6)1 (2.0)
PP (n = 102)Positive49 (92.5)1 (2.0)92.45%81.79%-97.91%
Negative4 (7.5)48 (98.0)