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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 28, 2014; 20(28): 9299-9313
Published online Jul 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i28.9299
Table 1 Summary of diagnostic methods
Invasive/noninvasiveReference methodAntibiotic resistance detection
EndoscopyInvasiveYesNo
HistologyInvasiveYesNo
Rapid urease testInvasiveNoNo
CultureInvasiveYesYes
Molecular methodsBothNoYes
SerologyNoninvasiveNoNo
Urea breath testNoninvasiveNoNo
Stool antigen testNoninvasiveNoNo