Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9263291 | Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
A novel rapid monoclonal enzyme immunoassay stool antigen for Helicobacter pylori detection (Immunocard STAT!HpSA®, Meridian Diagnostic Inc , Cincinnati, OH) was evaluated in 29 infected and 99 noninfected children. The overall sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values were 86.2%, 92.9%, 78.1%, and 95.8%, respectively, with an accuracy of 91.4%. The highest performance was observed in children older that 10 years, with a sensitivity level of 100%, contrasting with a lower level, 75%, in those younger than 5 years. A good negative predictive value was observed in all age groups, particularly in older children achieving 100%.
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Authors
Nicolas Kalach, Van Bang Nguyen, Michel Bergeret, Névine Boutros, Christophe Dupont, Josette Raymond,