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Urea Breath Test

Message
Post treatment monitoring of H. pylori should be performed after at least six weeks of treatment for H. pylori infection. 
See collection guide in Additional Information.


Test Code
UBIT


Alias/See Also
Pylori, 13C Urea Breath test, Helicobacter Breath test, Ulcer Breath test, H. pylori Urea Breath test


CPT Codes
83013

Preferred Specimen
Two (2) breath sample bags


Patient Preparation
The patient should have fasted at least one hour before administering the solution. The patient should not have taken antimicrobials, proton pump inhibitors (PPI) or bismuth preparations within two weeks prior to administering the test.  Remind the patient that the Citrica drink contains 84mg of phenylalanine per packet of Citrica Powder.  Phenylketonurics restrict dietary phenylalanine.

Instructions
Specimen Preparation:
  1. Label breath collection bags with patient name, MRN, date and time of collection, and indicate Pre (blue) or Post (grey).
  2. Collect the baseline (Pre) breath specimen according to the instructions in the BreathID® IDkit Hp®.
  3. After 15 minutes of administering the test drink (no more than 20 minutes), collect the Post breath specimen according to the instructions in the kit.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
  • 15-30C up to 14 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
  • Underinflated bags.
  • Specimens from patients younger than 3 years.


Methodology
Qualitative Spectrophotometry

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sat, Sun


Report Available
Same day tested at the performing laboratory.


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
This test is intended for use as an aid in the initial diagnosis and post treatment of H. pylori patients ≥3 years of age.


Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab  
NMIC2 (Microbiology)

Additional Information
Urea Breath Test Collection Video
Urea Breath Test Quick Guide

Last Updated: August 2, 2023


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.