Dihalni test za helicobacter pylori - cena

Customer question:

What is the price for a breath test to detect the helicobacter pylori bacteria? Anonymous customer's question

Pharmacist's answer:

The price of a breath test to detect Helicobacter pylori can vary depending on several factors. It is essential to check with your doctor or the laboratory where the test will be performed to get an accurate cost estimate and determine if your health insurance covers the test. In many cases, insurance may cover the entire test or at least a portion of the cost if the test is medically necessary. If the entire examination is self-paying, the price of the examination varies up to approx. 100 euros.

How is the breath test performed to detect helicobacter pylori?

The breath test to detect the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a non-invasive diagnostic test that involves measuring the presence of specific gases in the patient's exhaled air, mainly carbon dioxide and urea.

Before the test, you must follow any special preparation instructions given to you by your doctor. These instructions often include dietary restrictions for the period leading up to the test. At the start of the test, you will be asked to submit a baseline breath sample by exhaling into a specialized bag or collection device. This pattern determines the initial levels of carbon dioxide in your exhaled air.

Then, you will drink a solution containing urea; urea or urea is a natural substance found in the body. You will need to wait a short time after taking the urea solution. During this time, the bacterium H. pylori, if present in the stomach, will metabolize urea and produce carbon dioxide.

After the waiting period (usually 20-30 minutes later), you will be asked to provide additional breath samples by exhaling into the air analyzer. These samples are collected at certain intervals after ingestion of the urea solution.

Collected breath samples are then analyzed to determine carbon dioxide levels that may have increased due to the metabolic activity of H. pylori. A significant increase in carbon dioxide levels in post-urea breath samples compared to the baseline may indicate the presence of H. pylori. Your doctor interprets the test results.

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