The influence of size or number of biopsies on rapid urease test results: a prospective evaluation
Laine L, Chun D, Stein C, El-Beblawi I, Sharma V, Chandrasoma P. The influence of size or number of biopsies on rapid urease test results: a prospective evaluation. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 1996, 43: 49-53. PMID: 8903818, DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5107(96)70260-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRegular biopsiesPositive testJumbo biopsyForceps biopsyAmount of tissueRapid urease test resultsHelicobacter pylori infectionNumber of biopsiesRapid urease testingUrease test resultsValuable diagnostic toolEndoscopic biopsyProspective evaluationPylori infectionUrease testingDiagnostic yieldHistologic examinationUrease testBiopsyRapid ureasePatientsFalse negative rateDiagnostic testsInterobserver agreementMean time