As of October 4th, the only kit that will be accepted at ARUP is the Breath Test Kit IDkit Hp (TM) . Call 317-491-6000 with questions.
Collect
Expired Air, Breath Bag
Order ARUP test kit #58132
Preferred Draw Volume
1 Each - Pre Breath Bag
1 Each - Post Breath Bag
Minimum Draw Volume
1 Each - Pre Breath Bag
1 Each - Post Breath Bag
Unacceptable Conditions
Underinflated or uncapped bags. Samples from patients <3 years of age. Specimens collected using the Breath Tek UBT kit(blue and pink bags).
Patient Preparation
This test requires the patient (>3 years of age) to fast for 1 hour prior to test administration. 1. The patient should have no food or drink 1 hour before the test. 2. The patient should not have taken antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors (e.g., Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Nexium), or bismuth preparations (e.g., Pepto-Bismol) within the previous 14 days. 3. Use of antacids does not appear to affect the accuracy of the test. 4. The patient should be informed that the Citrica Powder contains Phenylalanine. Phenylketonurics restrict dietary phenylalanine.
Collection Comments
This test requires the patient (>3 years of age) to fast for 1 hour prior to test administration. 1. The patient should have no food or drink 1 hour before the test. 2. The patient should not have taken antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors (e.g., Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Nexium), or bismuth preparations (e.g., Pepto-Bismol) within the previous 14 days. 3. Use of antacids does not appear to affect the accuracy of the test. 4. The patient should be informed that the Citrica Powder contains Phenylalanine. Phenylketonurics restrict dietary phenylalanine.
Complete instructions for administering the test can be found at this link: https://www.meridianbioscience.com/idkit-two-video/
Sample is critical room temperature. Do not refrigerate for freeze bags.
The old ARUP kit, BreathTek UBT kit is also acceptable until supplies have been exhausted.
1) Label breath collection bags with patient name, MRN, date and time of collection, and indicate Baseline (blue) or Post Ingestion (gray).
2) Collect the blue Baseline specimen according to the instructions in the Breath Test Kit, IDkit Hp (TM) Two. Instruct the patient to hold their breath for 4-5 seconds, and then exhale into the blue Baseline collection bag until the bag is full.
3) Prepare the test drink per kit instructions.
4) Administer the test drink within two hours of preparation per kit instructions and precautions. Regardless of age and bodyweight, the patient must consume the entire solution through the provided straw within 2 minutes.
5) Collect the gray Post Ingestion specimen 15 minutes after ingestion of the test drink, but no later than 20 minutes post ingestion. Instruct the patient to hold their breath for 4-5 seconds, and then exhale into the gray Post Ingestion collection bag until the bag is full.
6) Ensure the caps on the bag mouthpieces are secured (push until they click).
Aids in the initial diagnosis and post-treatment monitoring of Helicobacter pylori infection in adult patients and in pediatric patients 3-17 years of age. Post-treatment monitoring of H. pylori should be performed no sooner than 6 weeks after treatment for H. pylori infection. Earlier assessment may give false results.
As of October 4th, the only kit that will be accepted at ARUP is the Breath Test Kit IDkit Hp (TM) . Call 317-491-6000 with questions.
Collect
Expired Air, Breath Bag
Order ARUP test kit #58132
Preferred Draw Volume
1 Each - Pre Breath Bag
1 Each - Post Breath Bag
Minimum Draw Volume
1 Each - Pre Breath Bag
1 Each - Post Breath Bag
Unacceptable Conditions
Underinflated or uncapped bags. Samples from patients <3 years of age. Specimens collected using the Breath Tek UBT kit(blue and pink bags).
Patient Preparation
This test requires the patient (>3 years of age) to fast for 1 hour prior to test administration. 1. The patient should have no food or drink 1 hour before the test. 2. The patient should not have taken antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors (e.g., Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Nexium), or bismuth preparations (e.g., Pepto-Bismol) within the previous 14 days. 3. Use of antacids does not appear to affect the accuracy of the test. 4. The patient should be informed that the Citrica Powder contains Phenylalanine. Phenylketonurics restrict dietary phenylalanine.
Collection Comments
This test requires the patient (>3 years of age) to fast for 1 hour prior to test administration. 1. The patient should have no food or drink 1 hour before the test. 2. The patient should not have taken antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors (e.g., Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Nexium), or bismuth preparations (e.g., Pepto-Bismol) within the previous 14 days. 3. Use of antacids does not appear to affect the accuracy of the test. 4. The patient should be informed that the Citrica Powder contains Phenylalanine. Phenylketonurics restrict dietary phenylalanine.
Complete instructions for administering the test can be found at this link: https://www.meridianbioscience.com/idkit-two-video/
Sample is critical room temperature. Do not refrigerate for freeze bags.
The old ARUP kit, BreathTek UBT kit is also acceptable until supplies have been exhausted.
1) Label breath collection bags with patient name, MRN, date and time of collection, and indicate Baseline (blue) or Post Ingestion (gray).
2) Collect the blue Baseline specimen according to the instructions in the Breath Test Kit, IDkit Hp (TM) Two. Instruct the patient to hold their breath for 4-5 seconds, and then exhale into the blue Baseline collection bag until the bag is full.
3) Prepare the test drink per kit instructions.
4) Administer the test drink within two hours of preparation per kit instructions and precautions. Regardless of age and bodyweight, the patient must consume the entire solution through the provided straw within 2 minutes.
5) Collect the gray Post Ingestion specimen 15 minutes after ingestion of the test drink, but no later than 20 minutes post ingestion. Instruct the patient to hold their breath for 4-5 seconds, and then exhale into the gray Post Ingestion collection bag until the bag is full.
6) Ensure the caps on the bag mouthpieces are secured (push until they click).
Aids in the initial diagnosis and post-treatment monitoring of Helicobacter pylori infection in adult patients and in pediatric patients 3-17 years of age. Post-treatment monitoring of H. pylori should be performed no sooner than 6 weeks after treatment for H. pylori infection. Earlier assessment may give false results.
