Utilization of an Automated Latex Agglutination Turbidity Assay for Assessing Gastric Mucosal Alteration during Helicobacter pylori Infection.
Ayush KhangaiJunko AkadaBatsaikhan SaruuljavkhlanBoldbaatar GantuyaDashdorj AzzayaKhasag OyuntsetsegDuger DavaadorjTomohisa UchidaTakashi MatsumotoAri Fahrial SyamPublished in: Gut and liver (2023)
: The LA assay can determine the risk of atrophic gastritis, which in turn is a considerable risk factor for gastric cancer. We propose using this assay in combination with the PG I/II ratio to avoid missing gastric cancer patients who have a low LA value (less than 32.0 U/mL).