Breath test for the detection of Helicobacter Pylori
To perform the breath test for the detection of Helicobacter Pylori, the patient must swallow a capsule with a urease enzyme, then blow into a device that collects the breath to be processed in specialized equipment, for later interpretation. The Helicobacter Pylori test is indicated for the diagnosis of the Helicobacter Pylori bacteria , which may be associated with pathologies such as gastritis, ulcers and gastric cancer.
General recommendations
Preparation for the procedure is of vital importance for the correct preparation and performance of the examination requested of you. Remember that it is your treating physician, or the health team that cares for you, who knows your health status and recommends the performance of this examination (indication and relevance), not the Gastroclinic Institute as such.
For technical-scientific reasons and for patient safety, we recommend that you prepare for the exam in the established manner. However, we also suggest that you consult your doctor beforehand , as he or she is the one who knows your health condition and can best advise you on the possibility of doing this preparation, in case you have an illness or are undergoing treatment that cannot be interrupted for fasting.
For endoscopic procedures, patients over 75 years of age, under 12 years of age, or with cognitive disability problems, sleep apnea (those who use CPAP), those who have suffered a heart attack less than six months ago, with psychiatric disorders, genetic disorders, epilepsy and those who use oxygen in their daily lives must report this condition by contacting the Gastroclinical Institute before beginning the preparation, in order to confirm the appointment assignment.
Recommendations for the day of the procedure
Normal diet.
Fast for at least 8 hours before taking the test.
Do not take antacids on the day of the exam.
Not having had treatment in the last 30 days with any type of antibiotic, such as Clarithromycin, Amoxicillin, Metronidazole, Lexofloxacin, Moxifloxacin, in addition to medications with Bismuth such as Pepto Bismol.
Not having had treatment in the last 10 days with medications such as Omeprazole, Lansoprazole, Dexlansoprazole, Rabeprazole, Esomeprazole, Pantoprazole, Ranitidine, Famotidine.