Breath test for Helicobacter pylori

We all know that Helicobacter pylori is a particularly serious bacterium for the stomach, because it is not only stubborn, but can also cause various types of diseases, and this bacterium is also highly contagious. If there is a Helicobacter pylori patient around you, you must not share tableware with him. The breath test is used to detect Helicobacter pylori. So what is the principle of this detection?

Major pathogenic bacteria of gastric diseases that can grow in a strong acid environment can be spread through various routes. Once infected, if not treated in time, it can develop into chronic superficial gastritis, mucosal inflammation and infiltration, mucosal epithelial hyperplasia, glandular atrophy and intestinal metaplasia, and eventually lead to cancer.

The C-13 breath test detection system has been recognized as an effective method for detecting Helicobacter pylori. The entire diagnostic process takes about 25 minutes. It is the internationally recognized "gold standard" for Helicobacter pylori testing. It is called "a milestone in the history of gastric disease testing." Before the examination, the subject needs to fast for three hours, take a capsule whole with warm water, sit quietly for 15 minutes, blow into a special breath card to collect a sample, and then put the breath card into a special detector, which can sensitively, accurately and comprehensively detect whether the patient is infected with Helicobacter pylori. [2]

Detection principle

Using the C-13 isotope breath test method, the patient only needs to blow lightly into a specific disposable dedicated breath test card to check the amount of Helicobacter pylori infection, the cause of gastrointestinal disease, in the patient's body. C-13 urea capsules are taken orally and enter the stomach. If Helicobacter pylori is present in the stomach, the bacteria will decompose urease to hydrolyze urea. After the urea is hydrolyzed, CO2 (carbon dioxide) is formed, which enters the lungs with the blood and is excreted as gas. The patient's exhaled gas is then tested for the labeled C-13. If so, it indicates the presence of Helicobacter pylori. However, it should be noted that Helicobacter pylori exists in normal human bodies, but when it exceeds 100 dpm, it can easily cause cancer. It is also contagious and is designated a Class 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization. [1]

Indications

1. Patients with indigestion who are undergoing first visit or return visit;

2. Patients with gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, chronic active gastritis, antral gastritis, gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue malignant tumor, etc. who need to eradicate Helicobacter pylori;

3. Prevent gastric cancer or those with a family history of gastric cancer.

4. Those who refuse gastroscopy (gastroscopy is only performed if gastric cancer is suspected).

5. People who use NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for a long time.

Significant advantages

To further understand the gastrointestinal lesions, a clear and reliable gastroscopy can be performed, and biopsy tissue can also be taken to clarify the cause and pathology. As we all know, the process of gastroscopy is undoubtedly painful for patients. Not only will patients feel uncomfortable, but many adverse consequences may also occur, such as cross infection and scratching of the esophagus. Many patients even refuse to undergo gastroscopy for this reason, especially some patients who do not undergo examination in the early stages of upper gastrointestinal tumors and delay diagnosis until it is too late when lesions occur. Therefore, the C-13 breath test detection system is more accurate and comfortable for checking sharps for gastrointestinal diseases. Internationally certified, the accuracy rate for Helicobacter pylori detection is over 97%.

C13 Breath Test Detection System

The C-13 breath test detection system is a product of modern detection technology. The breath sampling test has high sensitivity, and the detection rate and compliance rate are also very high. It can accurately diagnose and treat ulcers, inflammation, and cancer. It does not require gastroscopy or gastric biopsy tissue and is safe, accurate, convenient, painless, non-traumatic, and cross-infection-free. It is currently one of the most advanced and most popular methods for detecting Helicobacter pylori.

Precautions

1. On the day of the test, the patient needs to fast or abstain from food for three hours before the test.

2. The capsules must be taken orally with warm water intact and should not be crushed to avoid affecting the accuracy of the test results.

3. Taking Helicobacter pylori-sensitive drugs such as antibiotics, bismuth agents, proton pump inhibitors, etc. within 3 days before diagnosis may affect the diagnostic results. Please stop taking such drugs before testing. If you have a history of taking medication, be sure to tell your doctor.

4. Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding can inhibit Helicobacter pylori, so testing should be performed one week after gastrointestinal bleeding stops.

5. Gastrectomy may cause the isotope to be quickly emptied from the stomach, which will affect the detection effect of Helicobacter pylori.

6. Pregnant women and breastfeeding women should avoid this examination.