title: Evaluation of the "one-minute" test for detecting Helicobacter (Campylobacter) pylori infection.
abstract: The "one-minute" urease test to detect Helicobacter (Campylobacter) pylori infection was evaluated using histology and culture as the "gold standard". The test was performed in a blinded manner and compared with the conventional Christensen's urease test. Helicobacter pylori was detected in 88 of 100 consecutive patients attending the gastrointestinal clinic for upper endoscopy. Although the "one-minute" urease test was more sensitive [86% (76/88)] than the conventional Christensen's urease test [70% (62/88)], this difference was not statistically significant (P = 0.22). Histology was the most sensitive [97% (85/88)] whilst culture was 80% (70/88) sensitive. All tests exhibited specifications of 100%. The "one-minute" urease test is a simple, rapid and highly specific test to detect Helicobacter pylori which can be performed at endoscopy.
mesh_terms: D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D001706:Biopsy; D005756:Gastritis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D016480:Helicobacter pylori; D006652:Histological Techniques; D006801:Humans; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D016037:Single-Blind Method; D013997:Time Factors; D014510:Urease
chemical_list: D014510:Urease