Helicobacter Pylori breath test
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| Test Details for Ordering | |
|---|---|
| Test | Helicobacter Pylori Breath Test |
| Laboratory | TDL |
| Price | £32.00 |
| Bloods | Yes |
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DESCRIPTION
This test is a measure of current, as opposed to past, infection with helicobacter pylori bacterium. It is useful tomonitor whether or not eradicationtherapy has been effective.
If the result of this test is positive, you need eradication therapy which has to be prescribed by your GP/physician.
It is possible that H pylori is a risk factor for arterial disease (arteiosclerosis) - another good reason for getting rid!
SAMPLE
This test is performed on a breath sample.
KIT
The kit for this test includes 4 sample tubes, set of labels and an instructions booklet, and an addressed envelope for sending the sample to the laboratory.
INSTRUCTIONS
To complete the test: fast for at least 6 hours before starting the test. Collect 4 samples of breath, i.e. 2 samples after fasting and 2 samples after drinking 200ml orange juice and C-urea solution provided with the kit: Follow carefully the
instructions enclosed with the test kit - they are excellent. In particular, make sure that your name and date of birth are clearly marked on the tubes. Check that your details are correctly entered in the information booklet. Please, make sure that the information booklet is sent along with the samples. Post in the enclosed envelope on a week-day to: INFAI UK Ltd, Innovation Centre, Science Park, University Road, Heslington, York YO1 5BR. Please also send your GP's details so I can write to him/her with the result and suggestions for management. Please also send me any diagnoses you may already have.
Price as at April 2008.
NB PLEASE NOTE THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR THE LETTER TO GP FOR NON-PATIENTS.
