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[The value of the rapid pentagastrin test]
Zeitschrift Fur Die Gesamte Innere Medizin Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
|January 1, 1982
Summary
The pentagastrin rapid test effectively measures gastric acid secretion, matching traditional methods. This validated test is suitable for routine outpatient use, simplifying clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Clinical Chemistry
Context:
- Traditional gastric secretion analysis (DAB 7 GDR) is time-consuming.
- A new pentagastrin rapid test offers a potentially faster alternative.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the diagnostic efficiency of the pentagastrin rapid test.
- To compare its performance against the established DAB 7 GDR method.
Summary:
- A study involving 256 patients compared the pentagastrin rapid test with the DAB 7 GDR method.
- The pentagastrin rapid test demonstrated comparable efficiency in assessing stimulated acid secretion.
- Normal value limits for the pentagastrin test were established as 3-25 mmol/h.
Impact:
- The pentagastrin rapid test is a reliable and efficient tool for clinical practice.
- Its accuracy supports its recommendation for outpatient use in assessing gastric acid secretion.