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Criteria for Eradication of H. pylori Infection

Preferred non-invasive methods, to be performed at least 4 weeks after the end of eradication therapy. H. pylori eradication can be determined if one of the following three criteria is met:
1. Negative 13C- or 14C-UBT (evidence level 1b);
2. Negative HpSA test (monoclonal method) (evidence level 1b);
3. Negative RUT based on samples from both the antrum and the body of the stomach (evidence level 2b).

Explanation

RUT, Rapid Urease Test; 14C-UBT, 14C-Urea Breath Test.

References

Research Paper Chinese Society of Gastroenterology Helicobacter pylori Study Group/Helicobacter pylori Research Collaboration Group. Third National Consensus Report on Helicobacter pylori Infection (2007, Lushan). Modern Digestive and Interventional Therapy. 2008;13:73-6.
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