Brand interchangeability of pepsinogen tests in the real-world setting after eradication of Helicobacter pylori: a community-based study
Journal
BMC gastroenterology
Journal Volume
22
Journal Issue
1
Date Issued
2022-02-18
Author(s)
Chen, Yi-Ru
Tseng, Yu-Hua
Shieh, Chun-Fu
Liu, Cheng-Ying
Chiang, Hung
Abstract
Serum pepsinogen (PG) is recommended as a screening test for premalignant gastric lesions. However, real-world evidence demonstrating its applicability and equivalence between different test brands is limited.
Subjects
Detection rate; Helicobacter pylori; Pepsinogen; Positive predictive value; Screening
Publisher
BMC
Type
journal article