Your doctor has requested a Urea Breath test. This test involves the collection and analysis of exhaled air.
On the night before the test:
- you should fast (no food or liquids including water) for a minimum of six hours before the test
- The test can be performed at any time of the day, and will take approximately 10 – 15 minutes
- You will be required to swallow a capsule containing urea (carbon 14) on commencement of the test
- At the conclusion of the test you will be asked to blow into a special breath collection balloon which is sent to the laboratory for analysis
- No restrictions to physical activity before or during the test
- No smoking or eating during the test
This test should not be performed on children and pregnant or lactating women (please speak with your medical practitioner).
Medication restrictions include:
- No antibiotics for four weeks prior to test
- No Losec, Zoton, or Somac for one week prior to test
- No Cytoprotectives (sucralfate) for two weeks prior to test
- For a full list of medication restrictions, please see our collection staff
- Your doctor must be notified prior to temporarily stopping any medications.
