Table 3. Correlation between the results of H. pylori diagnosis tests; culture, RUT and smear examination and consumption of PPI for those patients with at least one positive test.
| Diagnosis test | With PPI consumption, n (%) | Without PPI consumption n (%) | Total n of patients | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUT (≤24 h) | 286 | 0.025 | ||
| Positive | 124 (43.3) | 132 (46.2) | ||
| Negative | 21 (7.3) | 9 (3.2) | ||
| Culture | 286 | 0.004 | ||
| Positive | 98 (34.3) | 116 (40.6) | ||
| Negative | 47 (16.4) | 25 (8.7) | ||
| Smear examination | 214 | 0.473 | ||
| Positive | 56 (26.2) | 56 (26.2) | ||
| Negative | 46 (21.4) | 56 (26.2) |
RUT, rapid urease test; PPI, proton pump inhibitors.