Evaluation of a novel monoclonal enzyme immunoassay for detection of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> antigen in stool from children

Abstract

The monoclonal stool antigen EIA was excellent in diagnosing H pylori infection in symptomatic children. Accuracy was independent of the laboratory, production lot used, or the child's age. Because only 18/116 children <6 years of age were infected with H pylori, further validation of the test is needed in young infected children.