An evaluation of whole blood testing for Helicobacter pylori in general practice

摘要: Background: Rapid whole blood tests for Helicobacter pylori infection were developed to assist in the management of patients with dyspepsia general practice. However, they have not been extensively tested this setting. Aim: To investigate test characteristics BM-Test (Helisal Quick Test) when used practice. Method: One hundred and ten dyspeptic attending local practitioners recruited into study. The was administered by practitioner at screening visit according standard instructions supplied kit. patient then referred Nepean or Mornington Peninsula Hospitals further assessment, including a 14C-urea breath test. kit forwarded appropriate hospital centre an independent, blinded reading. sensitivity specificity evaluated against results 14C-UBT. Results: Based on readings, had 59.3% 90.2%. positive negative predictive values 87.5% 65.7%, respectively. When based independent rose 71.2% fell 88.2%. more sensitive older than younger both readings. Conclusion: The performs below generally recommended 90% required clinical