H. Pylori Breath Test
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The H. pylori breath test is a non-invasive diagnostic tool used to detect Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium linked to stomach ulcers and gastritis. It measures carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels in exhaled breath after consuming a urea-containing solution.
How It Works
- The patient drinks a solution containing urea.
- If H. pylori are present, it breaks down the urea into CO₂, which enters the bloodstream and is exhaled.
- Breath samples are collected and analysed for elevated the labelled CO₂ levels, indicating an infection.
Preparation
- Fasting: No food or drink for several hours before the test.
- Medication Restrictions: Avoid antibiotics for 4 weeks and stomach acid-reducing medications for 2 weeks before testing.
Benefits
- Highly accurate for detecting active infections.
- Non-invasive and quick, with results available within hours.
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