Helicobacter pylori Breath Test

General Information

Lab Name

Lab Code

HPBT2

Epic Name

Helicobacter pylori Breath Test

Description

This test is used for the qualitative detection of urease associated with H. pylori in the human stomach. It can aid in the initial diagnosis and post-treatment monitoring of H. pylori infection in pediatric (3 years and older) and adult patients.

Patient Preparation: If the patient has been treated for H. pylori infection, it must be at least 4 weeks since the treatment was stopped before administration of the breathID Urea Breath Test. Patient must not have taken any antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors (Prilosec, Nexium, Protonix, Prevacid, Aciphex) or bismuth agents (e.g., Pepto-Bismol) within the past 2 weeks prior to administering the breathID Urea Breath Test. Patient must be able to safely ingest phenylalanine and must fast at least one hour prior to test administration.

For more information, ask for the Laboratory Medicine Resident on call at 206-598-6190.

Synonyms

Breath, C13, h pylori, Helicobacter, pilori, pilory, Pylori

Components

Code	Name
HPBTR2	Helicobacter pylori Breath Test Result
HPBTIN	Helicobacter pylori Breath Test Interpretation

Interpretation

Reference Range: See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Breath

Collection

breathID Baseline and Post-Ingestion breath bags, available to UW clinics and clients by calling Client Support Services at 206-520-4600.

Collections can currently be performed at the following UW Medicine phlebotomy sites:

All UW Primary Care Clinics (Ballard, Belltown, Factoria, Federal Way, Fremont, Issaquah, Kent/Des Moines, Kirkland, Lopez Island, Mountlake Terrace, Northgate, Ravenna, Shoreline, and Woodinville)
All Ambulatory Labs (Husky Health, Roosevelt, Eastside, and South Lake Union)
UW-Montlake Outpatient Draw Site

Quantity

Requested: Entire bag

Processing

Receiving Instructions: Phlebotomy: Collect the baseline breath sample into the blue bag. Administer C13 urea drink, wait for 15 minutes, then collect the 15-minute post ingestion sample into the gray bag.

Login both bags to one accession number. Place bags in the bin labeled "HPBT gas bags" in SPS at room temperature.

Stability: Breath bags are stable at room temperature for up to 14 days.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department

Chemistry, University(CHU)

Frequency

Mondays and Thursdays

Available STAT?

Performing Location(s)

UW-MT	Chemistry, General 206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room NW220, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes: 83013, 83014
LOINC: 29891-9
Interfaced Order Code: UOW4746