Isotope
breath test is a new diagnostic tool. It's
-
rapid
- accurate
- non-invasive
- non-radioactive
- simple
in use.
Test
ensures rapid, simple and accurate diagnostics. Promising breath tests
are listed here.
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I
step: patient takes 13C-urea |
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II step: patient breathes out in a container |
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III
step: isotope ratio measurement
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The
mostly widespread breath test is Helicobacter
test. It is
-
used
for Helicobacter pylori detection (H. pylori presence in the stomach
is the main cause of gastritis and stomach and duodenum ulcers);
-
the
only non-invasive test suitable for diagnostic purposes as well
as for eradication therapy monitoring.
-
very
rapid, the whole test including isotope ratio analysis of breath
can be made in 60 min.
Test
can be made for everybody including children and pregnant women.