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Posted: **Mon Sep 05, 2011 9:39 pm**

I am currently on Omeparazole. Can I still be taking that while giving a stool sample to test for the presence of h pylori?

Posted: **Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:59 pm**

logic tells me that it will not be accurate if you take PPI. With PPI or antibiotic, you reduced the bacteria load and I believe that will increase false negative.

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Will a stool sample be accurate while taking a PPI?

Will a stool sample be accurate while taking a PPI?

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