Validation of a novel real time 13C urea breath test for rapid evaluation of Helicobacter pylori in children and adolescents

J Pediatr. 2004 Jul;145(1):112-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2004.03.025.

Abstract

We prospectively evaluated a (13)C urea breath test (UBT) that involves passive continuous sampling for diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori in 72 children. Results were obtained within 10 minutes in 96% of patients. The test is rapid, user-friendly, and has 100% concordance with conventional diagnostic methods.

Publication types

  • Validation Study

MeSH terms

  • Breath Tests
  • Child
  • Female
  • Gastroscopy
  • Helicobacter Infections / diagnosis*
  • Helicobacter pylori / isolation & purification*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prospective Studies
  • Time Factors
  • Urea*

Substances

  • Urea