Is a gastroscopy examination accurate for detecting Helicobacter pylori?
Written by Yang Chun Guang
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 16, 2024
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Gastroscope testing for Helicobacter pylori is conducted under a gastroscope and is quite accurate. However, nowadays, if one is only testing for Helicobacter pylori, it generally does not require an endoscopic examination, since undergoing a gastroscope is an uncomfortable process that can cause nausea.
Currently, Helicobacter pylori can be detected using a breath test method involving carbon-13 or carbon-14. This involves swallowing a capsule and then performing a breath test. It is crucial to fast before the test, as eating can affect the accuracy of the results.
Therefore, although gastroscope testing for Helicobacter pylori is accurate, it is less commonly used nowadays.
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