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Biochemistry


Full details for "Urea Breath Test (UBT) ".  

Name

 Urea Breath Test (UBT)

Alternative name/Profile

 Urea Breath Test (UBT)

Department

 Biochemistry

Investigation

 A test for detecting the presence of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori in the stomach. Also used to check for eradication after treatment.

Specimen type

 Breath

Sample type

Sample container & volume

 UBT bag / 60 mL

Frequency of analysis

 Weekly

Turnaround time

 5 days

Availability

Notes

Prior to UBT test, the Patient should ;
- Fast for at least four hours
- Discontinue any antibiotic treatment for at least four weeks
- Discontinue H.Pylori treatment (combination of antibiotic and PPI) for at least four weeks.
- Discontinue any acid-suppression medication for at least seven days

Baseline and 10 minute sample collected

Contact 01 4162019 for more details

Related links

Reference range

Results reported as Negative (absence of Helicobacter pylori) or Positive (presence of Helicobacter pylori)

Last updated

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:50:41 IST


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