Helicobacter Pylori-Urea Breath Test C14
Purpose of Test
This test is used for detecting the presence of bacteria called Helicobacter which can cause stomach inflammation. It may also be used to check that the bacteria has been eradicated after treatment. This test is safe to use on pregnant women and children.
Day Before Test
You are to fast for a minimum 4-6 hours prior to the test. However, any prescription medication other than those listed below can be taken with a sip of water.
The following medications should NOT be taken prior to the test.
| Exclusion Period | Type of Medication | Generic Name | Trade Names |
| Four Weeks |
Antibiotics |
All Antibiotics Except Vancomycin |
Bactrim, Septrin etc |
| Four Weeks |
Ingredient in antacids, antidiarrheal & GI medication |
Bismuth |
Denol, Helldac |
| 14 Days |
Cytoprotectives |
Sucralfate |
Carafate, Ulcyte, SCF |
| 7 Days |
Proton Pump Inhibitors |
Lanozaprole, Rabeprazole, |
Zoton, Pariet, Losec, Losec IV, Maxor, Nexium, Somac |
|
During fasting and |
Antacids |
ALU-tab, Andrews TUMS, Antassa, De Wits antacid powder, Daxal, ENO, Gastrogel, |
|
| During fasting and during Test |
H2 Antagonists |
Cimetidine, Ranitidine, |
Cinetimax, Cimehaxal, SBPA- Ranitidine, Magicul, Sigmetadine, Tagamet, WL- |
Collection Procedure
- You will be required to swallow a capsule with approximately 30mls water
- Three minutes later you will be required to swallow a further 30mls water.
- You will then wait for 7 minutes, and then be instructed to take a deep breath, hold for approximately 10 seconds, and then blow into a balloon until it is firm.
