what is urease
This test detects a bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) by finding the presence of urease. Urease is an enzyme produced by H. pylori. This test uses a procedure called gastric endoscopy and biopsy to collect stomach lining cells. This test is used to diagnose and manage gastrointestinal (digestive) disorders associated with H. pylori, such as suspected H. pylori infection or cancer of the stomach[1][2][3][4][5][6][7].