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Can an h. pylori stool test be false negative if i was on nexium (esomeprazole) and carafate and other ppis for a notable length of time when i gave my sample?

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Helicobacter pylori: False-negative results may occur when patients have ingested certain medications (antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors, bismuth preparations) within the 2 weeks prior to specimen collection. The test may be repeated on a new specimen obtained 2 weeks after stopping treatment with these medications. Positive results are not affected by medication.

Answered 7/16/2014

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