What is a rapid urease test? A urease rapid test is used for the detection of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. The bacterium contains the enzyme urease, which can split urea into carbon dioxide and ammonia. The test can detect this reaction by a change in pH value. The pH value change is indicated by a … The Urease Rapid Test
The implementation The patient is first prepared for the gastroscopy. For the examination, the throat is first anaesthetized. If desired, the patient can also be given medication that has a calming effect and takes away the fear of the examination. Then the doctor examines the throat and the stomach mucosa with a special device (so-called … The implementation | The Urease Rapid Test
The duration The duration of the examination actually depends on the duration of the gastroscopy. If the examining doctor has looked at all areas, the tissue can be removed. The removal takes one to two minutes. Then a piece of the tissue is placed on the special culture medium or test and the color change … The duration | The Urease Rapid Test
