Urea C 14 (Diagnostic)
Brand Names : PYtest
Category- Diagnostic aid, Helicobacter pylori
infection
DescriptionUrea C 14 is a radiopharmaceutical (ray-dee-oh-far-ma-SOO-ti-kal). It is used to diagnose stomach ulcers caused by a certain
kind of bacteria known as Helicobacter pylori
or H. pylori
.
This agent is taken by mouth. If any H. pylori
bacteria
are present in the stomach, they will cause the urea C 14 to be broken down
into radioactive carbon dioxide gas. When you breathe out by the mouth, the
amount of radioactive carbon dioxide can be measured to see whether the bacteria
are in your stomach.
This agent is a radioactive agent. However, with the small amounts in the
capsule that is used for the test, the radiation your body receives is very
low and is considered safe.
This agent is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a
doctor with specialized training in nuclear medicine. It is available in the
following dosage form:
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
† Not commercially available in Canada.
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