A Comparison of Three Fingerstick, Whole Blood Antibody Tests for Helicobacter Pylori Infection: A United States, Multicenter Trial

Abstract

There were no statistically significant differences in the performance of the three antibody tests. These tests proved only marginally sensitive in detecting patients infected with H. pylori. Clinicians should be aware of the limitations of these tests, particularly when using them as a sole means of testing for H. pylori.