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Test ID: UBT    
Helicobacter pylori Breath Test

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Diagnostic testing for Helicobacter pylori infection in patients suspected to have active H pylori infection

 

Monitoring response to therapy

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

See Helicobacter pylori Diagnostic Algorithm in Special Instructions

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Infrared Spectrophotometry (SP)

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

H. pylori C Urea Breath Test

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

13C Urea Breath Test
H. Pylori Urea Breath Test
Helicobacter Pylori Breath Test
Pylori, Helicobactor Breath Test
Ulcer Breath Test
Urea Breath Test