Pre- and Post-Treatment for Adult Patients

Test for H. pylori with BreathTek® UBT

BreathTek UBT for H. pylori Has Excellent Sensitivity (95.5%) and Specificity (96.0%) for Confirming Eradication1

Sensitivity and Specificity of Tests for
H. pylori Infection2,3

  1.  
  2. Sensitivity
  3. Specificity
  1. UBT
  2. 95%*
  3. 96%*
  1. Stool
    (antigen test)
  2. 93%*
  3. 93%*
  1. Serology
    (ELISA)
  2. N/A†
  3. N/A†
  1. Endoscopic biopsy
    (Routine histology)
  2. 93%
  3. 90%

*Data are weighted mean values. Compilation of data is not the result of a comparative study.

ELISA = enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

† Serology not effective in post-treatment testing because it cannot distinguish between active and passive infection.

N/A = non-applicable.

Serology cannot distinguish between active and passive infection4

Serologic Testing Leads to Incorrect Diagnoses and Wasted Resources

Passive (antibody) testing with serology
Testing for active infection

Serological tests are not effective to confirm eradication5-7

  • ACG and American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) guidelines recommend that serology not be utilized as a post-treatment confirmation of a cure

Patient Preference Matters

Patients prefer UBT vs Fecal Antigen Test8

  • In a patient survey (n =140), more patients preferred to be tested for H. pylori with a UBT rather than a stool sample

The Urea Breath Test (UBT) method is recommended by the American College of Gastroenterology5

  • Appropriate choice for both initial diagnosis and post-treatment testing for active H. pylori infection

Urea Breath Test (UBT): most reliable nonendoscopic test to confirm eradication5

  • Accurately detects active gastrointestinal colonization by H. pylori
  • Preferred alternative when endoscopic follow-up is unnecessary
  • May avoid multiple gastric biopsies due to the variable prevalence and density of the infection throughout the stomach

Broad insurance plan coverage for patients

  • Covered by most major insurance providers
    • Check with insurance providers to confirm coverage.

BreathTek UBT reimbursement codes

  • CPT code for test administration: 83014
  • CPT code for test analysis: 80313

This reimbursement information is being provided to help the healthcare professional understand and comply with billing and reimbursement requirements that may apply to products. Use of codes identified here does not guarantee coverage or payment at any specific level.

The UBT Method is More Convenient Compared with Invasive H. pylori  Tests

Readily and Widely Available

Can be performed in the office or at a lab