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Thai Journal of Gastroenterology

2007 Vol.8 No.3

Article :
Effect of Prior use of Omeprazole on the Result of Urea Breath Test for the Detection of Helicobacter pylori Infection


Author :
Thongbai T,M.D.
Thong-Ngam D,M.D.
Mahachai V,M.D.


Abstract :

Background:

 

 

Use of a proton pump inhibitor may be associated with a false-negative result for

Helicobacter pylori

13C-UBT

detection using 13C-UBT.In this study the effect of prior use of omeprazole on results was evaluated.

Methods:

A total of 36 dyspeptic patients who tested positive for H.pylori infection by the rapid urease test were enrolled.Baseline 13C-UBT was performed on day 0.All patients received omeprazole 20 mg/day for 14 days.The 13C-UBT was performed on day 14,and was repeated one week later (day 21)in those patients who tested negative on day 14.

Results:

and 28 female (78%)patients completed the study.Five (13.9%)of thirty six patients had negative

Thirty-six patients were enrolled,the mean age being 47 ±13.23 yrs.A total of 8 male (22%)

13C-UBT

while receiving omeprazole at day 14 although they did not receive eradication therapy,implying false negative results. These five patients tested positive for 13C-UBT after 7 days of discontinuing omeprazole.

Conclusions:

Prior treatment with omeprazole 20 mg/day led to a false-negative 13C-UBT  in 13.9%of case.This effect resolved after 7 days of discontinuation of omeprazole.The result of this study suggested that prior use of omeprazole resulted in a 13.9% false negative rate of 13C-UBT ,and that omeprazole should be with held at least one week prior to testing to avoid a false negative result.


Keyword :
Helicobacter pylori ,Omeprazole,Urea breath test


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