Re: Urea Breath Test

["Jeffery G. Derge" <derge@dtpax2.ncifcrf.gov>]

At 03:37 PM 11/4/96 -0600, you wrote:
>Hi Eric,
>
>At 09:41 AM 4.11.96 -0600, you wrote:
>>I am looking for information concerning Urea Breath Tests used for the
>>detection of H.pylori.

Some additional information on this subject is available at the FDA site:
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/ANS00769.html

This gives information on a version using C-13.  The test appears to be the
same, but analysis must be done by the manufacturer (lab).  One to two day
data lag.

A possible alternative to avoid the issue of (radioactive) exposure.

Dr. Jeffery G. Derge
NCI-FCRDC, Frederick, MD
Derge@dtpax2.ncifcrf.gov
301-846-1532