Rapid Urease Test (RUT) for Helicobacter pylori: Principle, Procedure, and Clinical Significance

Introduction: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a gram-negative, spiral-shaped bacterium implicated in the pathogenesis of peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, and gastric carcinoma. The Rapid Urease Test (RUT) is a commonly used, cost-effective, and quick diagnostic test to detect the presence…