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Table 2 The comparison of Urease test and histopathology with the presence and absence of PPI.

From: Role of rapid urease test and histopathology in the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection in a developing country

Test

Sensitivity (95% C.I.)

Specificity (95% C.I.)

PPV (95% C.I.)

NPV (95% C.I.)

Urease Test with PPI

43.3% (30.9–50.6%)

86.4% (69.5–96.2%)

81.3% (58–94.8%)

52.8% (42.4–58.3%)

Urease Test without PPI

71.9% (59.2–80.7%)

80% (63.7–91.3%)

82.1% (67.6–92.3%)

69% (55–78.7%)

  1. *95% confidence interval (CI) are given in brackets