H. pylori were considered positive based on the positive results of the rapid urease test. In this study, we used Pronto Dry®. We used gastric antral biopsy specimen that was taken within 2 cm from the pylorus for Pronto Dry®. The results of the rapid urease test were read within 24 hours. The Pronto Dry® was considered to be positive if the colour changed from amber to pink-red .