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How does omeprazole 40mg affect urea breath test?
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False Negative : Performing a urea breath test while being treated with a proton pump inhibitor (ppi) such as omperazole or other anti-secretory agents can cause a false negative result (h. Pylori may be present but goes undetected). If for some reason the test was performed while on a ppi and results are positive, its considered a true positive. For best results, stop ppi for 10-14 days before the test.
Answered 9/28/2016
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