MERIDIAN BIOSCIENCE, INC. 8209 BreathTek UBT for H. pylori

The BreathTek UBT for H. pylori Kit (BreathTek UBT Kit) is intended for use in the qualitative detection of urease associated with H. pylori in the human stomach and is indicated as an aid in the initial diagnosis and post-treatment monitoring of H. pylori infection in adults, and pediatric patients 3 to 17 years old. The test may be used for monitoring treatment is used at least 4 weeks following completion of therapy. For there purposes, the system utilizes an Infrared Spectrophotometer for the measurement of the ration of 13CO2 to 12CO2 in breath samples, in clinical laboratories and point-of-care settings. The Pediatric Urea Hydrolysis Rate Calculation Application (pUHR-CA), provided as a web-based calculation program, is required to obtain pediatric test results. The BreathTek UBT Kit is for administration by the heath care professional, as ordered by a licensed health care practitioner.