H.Pylori Breath Test

Your Breath Test will be done at Endoscopy Auckland.

This very simple and painless procedure tests your breath for an enzyme that the bacteria Helicobacter pylori produces.

A nurse will assist you with the test. All you are required to do is blow for 5-10 seconds into 2 small glass vials. The nurse will promptly seal them, and then make up a special solution for you to drink. After waiting for 30 minutes you will repeat 5-10 seconds of blowing into another 2 glass vials.

The glass vials are sent to Christchurch for analysis. Your doctor will receive the results and contact you.

Instructions:

• Any antibiotics or De-Nol including LosecHelicoPak must be finished for at least 4 weeks prior to the test.
• • If you take:
  • Losec (Omeprazole)
    Somac (Pantoprazole)
    Solox (Lansoprazole)
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  You will need to stop taking these 14 full days before your appointment.
• H₂  antagonists ie: Zantac (Ranitidine) and Pepcidine must be stopped 24 hours before test.
• For a morning appointment: No food or drink from midnight.
• For a afternoon appointment: No food or drink at least 3 hours before test.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Endoscopy Auckland.