Helicobacter pylori, Urea Breath Test details
What Helicobacter pylori, Urea Breath Test shows
Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that can live in the stomach lining and is a common cause of gastritis and stomach ulcers. It produces an enzyme called urease. In this test, you breathe into a collection bag before and after swallowing a drink containing labeled urea; if H. pylori is present, it breaks down the urea and releases labeled carbon dioxide, which shows up in your breath. A positive result indicates active infection, and the test is also used to confirm the infection has cleared after treatment. Recent use of antibiotics, bismuth or acid-reducing medicines can cause a false negative, so follow the preparation instructions you are given.
Tests that include Helicobacter pylori, Urea Breath Test
This test checks for H. pylori, a bacterium linked to stomach issues like ulcers and chronic gastritis. Using a non-invasive breath analysis, the PyloPlus UBT can detect current infections of H. pylori without the need for invasive procedures.
- Helicobacter pylori, Urea Breath Test A breath test that shows whether Helicobacter pylori, a stomach bacterium linked to ulcers and gastritis, is actively present in your stomach.
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