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Peptic Ulcer test, h pylori infection test

Peptic Ulcer/H. Pylori Infection Breath Test

$30.00
DESCRIPTION

This test is for you if

  • you have heart burn, reflux, or nausea
  • you have frequent bloating or belching
  • you have severe stomach pain, can be associated with lying down or after eating
  • you smoke or use tobacco products
  • you have loss of appetite and decrease in weight
  • you have history of/ currently using NSAIDS
  • you have uninvestigated digestion issues
  • you have taken eradication treatment &/ or monitoring treatment response
WHAT'S TESTED
  • Breath test baseline
  • Breath test few minutes after the ingestion of liquid containing synthetic urea
ELIGIBILITY

Please DONOT take the test if you have

  • Known allergy to mannitol, citric acid, or aspartame
TEST DETAILS
  • Sample type: Breath
  • Collection method: In person at a LabCorp location
PREPARING FOR YOUR TEST

Avoid taking any antibiotics, PPIs, or H2 receptor blockers (Protonix, Omeprazole, Pepcid, Pepto-Bismol etc) for 2 weeks prior to test if possible. Avoid eating or drinking water at least 1 hour before the test for reliable results.

AFTER THE TEST

We will notify you by email when your results are available in the patient’s portal. This can take up to a week. Please review all abnormal values with your primary care provider.

How it works

1

Buy a lab test

No doctor visit required for purchase. Book a visit to one of 2000+ Lap Corp locations.

2

Schedule an appointment

Complete your test sample collection during your scheduled appointment.

3

Get fast results online with relevant interpretation

We will email you a copy of your results, with a brief interpretation, this can take up to a week. Please review all abnormal values with your primary care provider.