Question

A 62-year-old woman with a history of osteoarthritis complains of epigastric pain suggestive of peptic ulcer. She has been taking NSAIDs. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended test for H. pylori?

Accepted Answer

Urea breath test or stool antigen test

Answer

Serology

Answer

Faecal antigen test

Answer

Routine endoscopic biopsy

Answer

No test needed

Practice question

A 62-year-old woman with a history of osteoarthritis complains of epigastric pain suggestive of peptic ulcer. She has been taking NSAIDs. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended test for H. pylori?