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HORIZONS C-13 UREA BREATH TEST

13 C-UREA BREATH TEST FOR DETECTION OF ACTIVE HELICOBACTER PYLORI
HORIZONS first 13C-urea breath test non radioactive, non invasive.
 
  • Easy to use 
  • Non invasive
  • Sensitivity 98.9 %     Specificity 98,8 % 
  • Diagnostic and Eradication Testing
  • Cost effective
  • Safe, Simple and Accurate

HORIZONS Helicobacter Test
HORIZONS Helicobacter Test is intended to determine an active H.pylori infection in the stomach caused by this bacteria. Helicobacter pylori is the primary cause of peptic ulcer disease and gastritis. 

This is the only non-invasive, non-radioactive breath test thats may be used to diagnose active H. pylori infection, pre-treatment as well as monitor post treatment to ensure eradication.

HORIZONS Helicobacter Test can be used on Adult patients as well as children.

HORIZONS Helicobacter Test utilises an Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS) for measurement of 13CO2/12CO2 ratio in the collected breath samples. The samples are collected in sealed breath tubes, which can be mailed to a qualified analytical laboratory. 

HORIZONS Helicobacter Test Diagnostic Test Kit contains: a 100 mg
13C-urea tablet for oral solution, 4 labelled breath sample container, bendable straw for breath collection, Patient information and documentation. The outer package can be used for postage of the breath samples. 

 

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