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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 15, 2003; 9(2): 309-311
Published online Feb 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i2.309
Published online Feb 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i2.309
Table 2 The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and the accuracy of the string test compared to endoscopy-based tests
| Sensitivity % | Sensitivity % | PPV % | NPV % | Accuracy % | |
| CLO test | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Antral histology | 100 | 95 | 89 | 100 | 97 |
| Antral biopsy culture | 81 | 100 | 100 | 69 | 77 |
| String test culture | 38 | 100 | 100 | 41 | 57 |
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Citation: Leong RW, Lee CC, Ling TK, Leung WK, Sung JJ. Evaluation of the string test for the detection of
Helicobacter pylori . World J Gastroenterol 2003; 9(2): 309-311 - URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v9/i2/309.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v9.i2.309