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Helicobacter Pylori Urea Breath Test
HK$800 $740
A quick, non-invasive and safe test to identify the presence of Helicobacter pylori. Test early with better treatment. Avoid Discomfort of Invasive Procedures like Endoscopy
Who should get tested?
- If you’ve been exposed: For those with a family member who has H. pylori but you have no symptoms.
- If you have symptoms: For anyone with stomach pain, bloating, nausea, or ulcers.
- After treatment: To check if the H. pylori infection has been successfully
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“Do you frequently experience stomach discomfort, indigestion, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, or nausea? ”
These symptoms could be caused by a Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection.
Early H. pylori infection may not have noticeable symptoms, but acute H. pylori infection can lead to stomach pain and gastritis.
It is typically transmitted through contact with an infected person’s saliva, vomit, or feces, or by consuming contaminated food and beverages.
What is H. PYLORI
What is H. Pylori?
H. pylori is a type of bacteria that resides in the human stomach and duodenum, causing conditions like gastritis, stomach ulcers, and potentially stomach cancer if left untreated. H. pylori was classified as a class I carcinogen by the International Agency for Research. In the most severe cases, it could lead to stomach cancer.
H. Pylori 13-C Urea Breath Test
H. Pylori 13-C Urea Breath Test
A non-invasive, safe, reliable, and rapid test detects the presence of H. pylori infection.
H. Pylori 13-C Urea Breath Test Procedures
During the test, the patient will first exhale into a breath collection bag, then intake a carbon-13 urea pill. After 20-30 minutes, they will exhale into another bag. The two breath samples are then analyzed to determine if H. pylori is present.
A positive result indicates the presence of H. pylori in the stomach. If diagnosed with H. pylori infection, the patient will need to undergo treatment with a combination of acid-reducing medications and antibiotics.
Suitable
- Individuals with persistent stomach pain, indigestion, abdominal discomfort, loss of appetite, or weight loss
- Experienced of stomach or duodenal ulcers, gastritis, or related symptoms
- Individuals with a family history of H. pylori infection
- Those seeking to understand their gastric health status
- Post-treatment follow-up testing
Precautions
Precautions
- Please fast for at least 2 hours before the test (no food or beverages, including water during the period).
- If you have recently completed H. pylori eradication therapy, wait 4 weeks after completing the treatment before undergoing the test.
- If you are currently taking medications for H. pylori (such as antibiotics) or for peptic/stomach ulcers, stop taking them 4 weeks before the test.
- Discontinue any stomach medications one week before the test.
Test Procedures
Go to our testing centre for the testing
Test results ready within 3 working days
Notices
General Health Check
- *The results will be displayed in the appendix with the health check test reports for reference only
- #It is only applicable to people aged 30-75 and those who have not had any previous cardiovascular disease.
- ^Not applicable to individuals with a prior liver condition, weight ≥160 kg, and age ≤40 (women) or ≤35 (men), on medications to lower triglycerides or with inherited hypertriglyceridemia.
- Breast cancer risk assessment is only limited for women aged 44-69 to evaluate their risk of developing breast cancer.
- Customers undergoing a medical examination must be at least 18 years of age or older. (For those who are under 18 and would like to perform Health Check Services, they must be accompanied by their parent(s) and sign the consent form)
- No eating or drinking or taking of any drug within 8 hours before the examination (Except plain water).
- Please do not smoke or drink any alcohol and caffeine drinks before the test.
- Pregnant ladies, or any members who are suffering from bleeding disorders or receiving anti-coagulant therapy are advised to consult his/her medical doctor prior to receiving the services.
- Urine test: Collect the middle portion of 15ml urine stream in the clean container before the test.
- Stool test: Stool size should be walnut or 1-inch ball in the clean container within 24 hours before the test or can get the special stool container in our testing centre. (It is important that no urine or toilet water mix with the stool sample).
STD Health Check
- Abstinence for at least 24 hours before the test is recommended. Avoid cleaning up your genital in the test day morning.
- Avoid visiting the bathroom 2 hours before the test.
- Ladies in menstruation is not suitable for urine test.
- Urine Test: Recommended to collect the sample of your first morning urine on the day.
Ultrasound Scan
- Pelvis U/S Scan: Have full bladder prior to examination.
- Please inform our staff of confirmed/ suspected pregnancy.
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Terms and Conditions
- Customers must present their identity cards and the order confirmation letter on the appointment day.
- The service purchased is valid for two months (from the date of purchase) or it will be forfeited.
- **Offer cannot be used in conjunction with other promotional offers.
- No cancellation is acceptable once an order is confirmed.
- Service items may change without prior notice. In case of dispute, ApexHealth reserves all rights.
- For any enquiry, please call our customer services hotline at (852) 3504 2738.
- Disclaimers: All health check/health screening services are not for the purpose of medical diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. When there is any sign of symptom/disease in your health, please consult Doctor immediately for diagnosis and treatment.
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