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Changes to H. pylori Urea Breath Testing

February 22 2024
LifeLabs is experiencing a shortage of H. pylori breath kits due to vendor supply issues. As a result, we will be temporarily unable to offer breath test collection kits for testing. To ensure continued access to testing during this shortage, patients can use the H. pylori stool antigen test as an alternative option. A new requisition is not required. The Stool Antigen test can also detect active infection.Know More

LifeLabs is experiencing a shortage of H. pylori breath kits due to vendor supply issues. As a result, we will be temporarily unable to offer breath test collection kits for testing. To ensure continued access to testing during this shortage, patients can use the H. pylori stool antigen test as an alternative option. A new requisition is not required. The Stool Antigen test can also detect active infection.Know More

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