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Test for Heliobacter pylori infection

Rapid urease test

Rapid urease test, also known as the CLO test (Campylobacter-like organism test), is a rapid diagnostic test for diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori.[1] The basis of the test is the ability of H. pylori to secrete the urease enzyme, which catalyzes the conversion of urea to ammonia and carbon dioxide.

The test is performed at the time of gastroscopy. A biopsy of mucosa is taken from the antrum of the stomach,...