A positive urease test in cultures from gastric secretions provides preliminary identification of Helicobacter pylori.

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Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that produces urease, an enzyme that breaks down urea. A positive urease test indicates the presence of H. pylori in the gastric secretions of the patient being tested. However, a positive urease test alone is not enough to confirm the diagnosis of H. pylori infection and further testing is required.

A Positive Urease Test in Cultures from Gastric Secretions Provides