Comparison Between a New Low Dose Urea Capsule Test and the Conventional UBiT ^® Tablet Test for the Detection of Helicobacter pylori Infection

Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori Infection by Means of Reduced‐Dose 13C‐Urea Breath Test and Early Sampling of Exhaled Breath

“…The test had its best accuracy (S 100%, Sp 96%) in the detection of H pylori infection at the 10‐minute mark (13). Those studies involved adult patients, but they do suggest, along with other studies, the possibility of shortening the test while maintaining its high accuracy (7,8,12). As a result, an optimized 13 C‐UBT protocol would reduce the cost of the test for both clinical use and epidemiological studies.…”

“…Accordingly, reducing the number of breath samples collected (7,8) and reducing 13 C-urea dose are important modifications (9)(10)(11)(12).…”

“…Since its first description (5), 13 C-UBT has been modified to make it an inexpensive and practical method, using less expensive equipment, while maintaining its accuracy and reproducibility (6). Accordingly, reducing the number of breath samples collected (7,8) and reducing 13 C-urea dose are important modifications (9)(10)(11)(12).…”

Prospective evaluation of a new stool antigen test for the detection of Helicobacter pylori, in comparison with histology, rapid urease test, 13C‐urea breath test, and serology

“…The difference between the 30‐min and baseline value was expressed as delta over baseline (excess of δ 13 CO 2 ) per mil (‰). If the change from the baseline level was 2‰ or more, the test was considered positive 10 …”