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Test Code HPBT Helicobacter pylori Urea Breath Test

Important Note

The patient should be fasting at least one hour before collection.  No food or drink (including water). 

Test Usage

The Urea Breath Test is intended for use in the qualitative detection of urease associated  Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in the human stomach and as an aid in the initial diagnosis and post-treatment monitoring of H. pylori infection in adult patients. The test may be used for monitoring treatment if used at least 4 weeks following completion of therapy.

NOTE:  Patient should wait 24 hours after drinking the Citrica solution if repeat testing is needed. 

Reference Values

Negative

CPT Code Information

83013, 83014

Test Method

Infrared Spectrophotometry

Specimen Requirement

Collection Instructions:

 

Do not collect if one of the following conditions applies:

patient is <3 years old.

Patient is on a ventilator or is unable to drink fluid due to:

  • allergic to phenylalanine
  • allergic to citrus
  • allergic to mannitol

If these conditions apply, or any other conditions that would prevent the patient from drinking the fluid, please perform H.pylori stool PCR (HPFRP)

Fasting ( 1 hour )
The patient should not have taken antimicrobials, proton pump
inhibitors (Priolsec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Protonix, Omeprazole and Nexium) or
bismuth preparations ( Pepto-Bismol) within 2 weeks prior to
administering the BreathTek UBT. (Histamine blockers (H2) (Zantac 360)
antagonists do not affect test results.)

Have patient take a deep breath, hold it for 4-5 seconds and blow
breath into Baseline bag until full. Give patient urea drink
(contains phenyalanine) and wait 15 min. Then have patient take a
deep breath, hold it for 4-5 seconds and blow breath into Post Dose
bag until full. Be sure to put patient name and time of collection
on each bag.

Also Known As

Helicobacter pylori Breath Test, H pylori Breath

Performing Laboratory

Bronson Methodist Microbiology Laboratory

Day(s) set up

Monday through Sunday

Specimen Stability

Sample good for 14 days 15-30° C.

Collection Note

The patient should have fasted at least one hour before collection.  No food or drink (including water)