H. Pylori Breath Detection - Urea Breath Test (UBT)

The Urea Breath Test (UBT) uses the non-radioactive isotope carbon-13 (13C). It is used to detect active Helicobacter pylori infection by measuring the amount of labeled carbon dioxide in exhaled breath after ingestion of a labeled urea solution. It is considered one of the most accurate non-invasive tests for diagnosing this infection and monitoring the success of eradication therapy.