Helicobacter pylori, Urea Breath Test
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Breath
Requires fasting: Yes
Sample collection required at Quest Diagnostics location
Details
This test is suitable for individuals experiencing symptoms of upper GI tract issues, including stomach pain or discomfort, bloating, nausea, heartburn, and unexplained weight loss.
- Helicobacter pylori, Urea Breath Test
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
Helicobacter pylori, Urea Breath Test - This test checks for H. pylori, a bacterium linked to stomach issues like ulcers and chronic gastritis. Using a non-invasive breath analysis, the PyloPlus® UBT can detect current infections of H. pylori without the need for invasive procedures.
What patients is this test right for?
This test is suitable for individuals experiencing symptoms of upper GI tract issues, including:
- Stomach pain or discomfort
- Bloating
- Nausea
- Heartburn
- Unexplained weight loss
What type of sample is required for this test?
Human breath: Paired breath samples (pre and post) are collected using the PyloPlus UBT Collection Kit bags and must be submitted together. Please follow the instructions provided with the kit.
2–5 business days
Use of antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors, or bismuth preparations (pepto-bismol, pylorid, tritec, De-Nol, etc.) within two weeks before administering the PyloPlus® UBT test may cause a false negative result. However, a positive result is still valid.
Fast for at least one hour before collection of baseline breath sample.
Collection Options with Fullscript
Sample collection requires a test kit that can be picked up at a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics collection guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): Human breath: Paired breath samples (pre and post) collected in PyloPlus UBT Collection Kit bags and must be submitted together. Follow instructions provided with kit.
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: NA
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: PyloPlus UBT Collection Kit bags
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Specimen types other than PyloPlus UBT bags • Insufficient breath for analysis • Single collection bags • Specimens from patients <3 years old • Specimens not submitted in PyloPlus UBT collection bags • Uncapped bags
Minimum age:
3
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
