II. Indications
- Dyspepsia evaluation
- Initial diagnosis of H. pylori
- Confirmation of cure after H. Pylori Management (test 6 weeks after)
III. Mechanism
- Measures urease activity
- Detected via nonradioactive isotope carbon 13 or carbon 14
IV. Efficacy: Accurate for Diagnosis for H. pylori
- Test Sensitivity: 97%
- Test Specificity: 100%
V. Advantages
- In-office test with high accuracy
- Noninvasive test of H. pylori cure
VI. Disadvantages
- Stop Proton Pump Inhibitors 2 weeks before test
- Patient must fast for 6 hours before test
- More expensive than stool Antigen testing (averages $133)
