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
- Stomach pain or discomfort
- Bloating
- Nausea
- Heartburn
- Unexplained weight loss
What type of sample is required for this test?
2–5 business days
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
- 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
- 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 Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Rhode Island, New Jersey, or New York
