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H. Pylori Breath Analysis

Urea Breath Test (UBT) - 20 Kits

Easily discover the cause of your stomach pain with this advanced breath test, featuring high accuracy in detecting the bacteria causing ulcers and inflammation safely.

Trusted medical contentUpdated: 04-09-2026Views: 48LHL-2669

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H. Pylori Breath Analysis | Urea Breath Test (UBT) - 20 Kits

Home Service Available

Service typeFunctional diagnostic test (Breath)

Duration20-30 minutes

Fasting / preparation6-8 hours fasting

Home serviceAvailable

Medical notice: this information is for education and service understanding. It is not a diagnosis or a recommendation for an unnecessary procedure.

About this service

The Urea Breath Test (UBT) uses non-radioactive carbon-13. It is highly effective in diagnosing active Helicobacter pylori infection by measuring labeled carbon dioxide in exhaled breath after ingestion of a labeled urea solution. It is considered a non-invasive gold standard for diagnosing this infection and monitoring the success of eradication therapy.

What is included?

✓Analysis of the baseline breath sample (before taking the solution).
✓Analysis of a breath sample after ingestion of a carbon-13 labeled urea solution.
✓Consult a gastroenterologist to interpret the results.
✓Personal support services from Halak.

Conditions and notices

6-8 hours fasting
Fasting: Mandatory. Fasting for at least 6 hours from food and drink (only water is allowed).
Stopping medications: Strict adherence to the periods of discontinuation of stomach medications and antibiotics as detailed above.
Avoid smoking or engaging in any strenuous physical activity for at least one hour before the test.

Frequently Asked Questions

Short answers to the FAQs published with this service.

• How does the Urea Breath Test work?

It diagnoses active H. pylori infection by measuring labeled carbon dioxide in exhaled breath.

• Can H. pylori cause iron deficiency anemia?

Yes, the infection may be an underlying cause of unexplained iron deficiency anemia, warranting this test.

• When should I test to confirm the infection is gone?

The test should be performed 4-6 weeks after completing treatment to evaluate its effectiveness.

• What symptoms justify performing this test?

Symptoms such as epigastric burning, frequent nausea, early fullness, loss of appetite, or unexplained weight loss justify the procedure.

• Does a negative result mean I am healthy?

A negative result specifically means there is no active H. pylori infection at the time of the test.

• Who should consider this screening based on family history?

Individuals with a family history of peptic ulcers or gastric cancer are target groups for this screening.

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Functional, Auditory & Visual Diagnostics

H. Pylori Breath Analysis

Urea Breath Test (UBT) - 20 Kits

Easily discover the cause of your stomach pain with this advanced breath test, featuring high accuracy in detecting the bacteria causing ulcers and inflammation safely.

Trusted medical contentUpdated: 04-09-2026Views: 48LHL-2669

View service availability

Home Service Available

Service typeFunctional diagnostic test (Breath)

Duration20-30 minutes

Fasting / preparation6-8 hours fasting

Home serviceAvailable

Medical notice: this information is for education and service understanding. It is not a diagnosis or a recommendation for an unnecessary procedure.

About this service

What is included?

✓Analysis of the baseline breath sample (before taking the solution).
✓Analysis of a breath sample after ingestion of a carbon-13 labeled urea solution.
✓Consult a gastroenterologist to interpret the results.
✓Personal support services from Halak.

Conditions and notices

6-8 hours fasting
Fasting: Mandatory. Fasting for at least 6 hours from food and drink (only water is allowed).
Stopping medications: Strict adherence to the periods of discontinuation of stomach medications and antibiotics as detailed above.
Avoid smoking or engaging in any strenuous physical activity for at least one hour before the test.

Frequently Asked Questions

Short answers to the FAQs published with this service.

• How does the Urea Breath Test work?

It diagnoses active H. pylori infection by measuring labeled carbon dioxide in exhaled breath.

• Can H. pylori cause iron deficiency anemia?

Yes, the infection may be an underlying cause of unexplained iron deficiency anemia, warranting this test.

• When should I test to confirm the infection is gone?

The test should be performed 4-6 weeks after completing treatment to evaluate its effectiveness.

• What symptoms justify performing this test?

Symptoms such as epigastric burning, frequent nausea, early fullness, loss of appetite, or unexplained weight loss justify the procedure.

• Does a negative result mean I am healthy?

A negative result specifically means there is no active H. pylori infection at the time of the test.

• Who should consider this screening based on family history?

Individuals with a family history of peptic ulcers or gastric cancer are target groups for this screening.

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