Bulk billing is not available for this test. Please discuss the cost of this test when calling to make your appointment. Urea breath test UBT This test examines your breath for the presence of Helicobacter pylori bacteria, which can cause gastritis inflammation of the mucous membrane of the stomach or ulcers in the stomach and small intestine. The test is a painless and non-invasive procedure that takes about 20 minutes.
After a further 7 minutes, you will be required to blow into a balloon. The test results will be forwarded to your doctor. General guidelines You must not eat or drink anything including water for at least 4—6 hours before the test.
There is a slight risk 1 in 10, of puncturing the wall of the esophagus , stomach, or duodenum during an endoscopy to collect stomach biopsy samples. The biopsy may also cause some bleeding at the site where the samples are collected. But the bleeding usually stops without treatment. To learn more, see the topic Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Results from the urea breath test or a stool antigen test are usually available within a few hours.
Results from a blood antibody test are usually available within 24 hours. Results from biopsy samples obtained by endoscopy are usually available within 48 hours. Results from a biopsy sample that is cultured can take up to 10 days. The biopsy sample does not contain H. Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include the following:.
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Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Top of the page. Test Overview Helicobacter pylori tests are used to detect a Helicobacter pylori H. A blood test checks to see whether your body has made antibodies to H. If you have antibodies to H. Urea breath test. A urea breath test checks to see if you have H. This test can show if you have an H.
It can also be used to see if treatment has worked to get rid of H. Stool antigen test. A stool antigen test checks to see if substances that trigger the immune system to fight an H. Stool antigen testing may be done to help support a diagnosis of H. Stomach biopsy. A small sample biopsy is taken from the lining of your stomach and small intestine during an endoscopy.
Several different tests may be done on the biopsy sample. Find out whether treatment for an H. How To Prepare Blood antibody test You do not need to do anything before you have a blood antibody test. Stool antigen test Medicines may change the results of this test. Do not take antibiotics or medicines containing bismuth such as Pepto-Bismol for 1 month before the test. Do not take proton pump inhibitors such as Nexium or Losec for 2 weeks before the test.
Stomach biopsy or urea breath test You will be asked to not eat or drink anything for a certain amount of time before having a breath test or a stomach biopsy. Do not take proton pump inhibitors for 2 weeks before the test. Do not take H2 blockers, such as Pepcid, Zantac, Axid, or cimetidine, for 24 hours before the test. How It Is Done Blood antibody test The health professional taking a sample of your blood will: Wrap an elastic band around your upper arm to stop the flow of blood.
This makes the veins below the band larger so it is easier to put a needle into the vein. Clean the needle site with alcohol. Put the needle into the vein. More than one needle stick may be needed. Attach a tube to the needle to fill it with blood. Remove the band from your arm when enough blood is collected. Put a gauze pad or cotton ball over the needle site as the needle is removed. Put pressure on the site and then put on a bandage. Urea breath test The breath sample is collected when you blow into a balloon or blow bubbles into a bottle of liquid.
The health professional taking a sample of your breath will: Collect a sample of your breath before the test starts. Give you a capsule or some water to swallow that contains tagged or radioactive material.
Collect samples of your breath at different times. The breath samples will be tested to see if they contain material formed when H. The urea breath test usually takes about 30 minutes. Stool antigen test The stool sample for this test may be collected at home. To collect the sample, you need to: Pass stool into a dry container. Either solid or liquid stools can be collected.
You will be required to fill out a questionnaire on the day of the test, so please come prepared with the names of the medications you are currently taking. You will be asked to exhale breathe out through a straw into two tubes and then asked to drink a small amount of water to take a C13 urea tablet. You may eat, drink and take regular medication after completing the test.
Your doctor will receive a copy of the results from Australian Clinical labs two days after the test is performed. Pregnancy: It is not expected that performing the breath test during pregnancy and lactation would have an adverse effect. Children: C13 is a naturally occurring carbon isotope it is not radioactive. It is not expected that performing the breath test during childhood would have an adverse effect.
Brushing teeth: You may brush your teeth on the day of the test — taking care not to swallow the toothpaste. Unable to swallow tablets: The urea tablet should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. If you are unable to swallow tablets, please discuss alternative tests with your doctor.
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