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Is the stool test accurate for detecting an active h. pylori infection, or is the breath test a better, more accurate option?
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I've heard it said that both are of equal accuracy but some clinicians prefer the stool antigen test. Does your laboratory have more experience with one or the other? If so, I'd go with the one your laboratory prefers and uses the most.
Answered 10/4/2023
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