[The 13C-urea breath test for detection of helicobacter pylori: potential applications in Quebec ]
Erickson L
Record ID 32006000040
French
Original Title:
Le test respiratoire à l’urée marquée au 13C pour la détection de Helicobacter pylori: Possibilités d’application au Québec
Authors' objectives:
At the request of the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services, this technology brief examines different methods for detection of H. pylori as well as the pertinence of increased utilization of the 13C-urea breath test in Quebec.
Authors' results and conclusions:
Results of the literature review confirm the superiority of urea breath tests compared to other detection methods for H. pylori and also show that the 13C-urea breath test is a proven technique that is easy to administer at a reasonable cost. The fact that this test is non-radioactive allows patients suffering from dyspepsia to have access to a non-invasive diagnostic test across the province.
Authors' recommendations:
AETMIS considers that the 13C-urea breath test should be available in all regions of Quebec in health-care institutions where quality of administration can be ensured. In addition, clinicians should be informed of the availability of the test and also participate in the definition of optimal conditions of use of this test. Finally, due to the expected evolution of testing methods for H. pylori in the near future, this area should be periodically re-evaluated in light of new developments.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2005
URL for published report:
https://www.inesss.qc.ca/publications/repertoire-des-publications/publication/le-test-respiratoire-a-luree-marquee-au-13c-pour-la-detection-de-helicobacter-pylori.html
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Other
Country:
Canada
Province:
Quebec
MeSH Terms
- Helicobacter pylori
- Mass Screening
Contact
Organisation Name:
Agence d'évaluation des technologies et des modes d'intervention en santé
Contact Address:
2021, avenue Union, Bureau 10.083,Montreal, Quebec H3A S29, Canada.Tel: +1 514 873 2563; Fax: +1 514 873 1369
Contact Name:
demande@inesss.qc.ca
Contact Email:
demande@inesss.qc.ca
Copyright:
Agence d'Evaluation des Technologies et des Modes d'Intervention en Sante (AETMIS)
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