Jun 22, 2003, 11:49 PM
Urea Breath Tests are done in our Radiology dept. (they measure the amount of Urea exhaled. H Pylori bacteria cause elevated levels--I think because the cell wall neutralizes the stomach acids so that it can live, and the byproduct is urea. But will leave that for a chemist...) You should never give results that you believe are inacurate--for what ever reason. The end result will be that the pt has to do the test twice versus being treated unnecessarily. Which is worse? More costly?
Are you guys using a C-14 UBT?
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