UBT & HBT Test

Advanced Breath Tests for Accurate Digestive Disorder Diagnosis

What is UBT (Urea Breath Test)?

The Urea Breath Test (UBT) is a non-invasive diagnostic test used to detect Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in the stomach.
H. pylori is a common bacterium responsible for:

• Gastritis

• Peptic ulcers

• Chronic acidity

• Stomach pain

• Increased risk of gastric cancer

UBT is considered one of the most accurate and reliable tests for diagnosing active H. pylori infection.

When is UBT Recommended?

Your gastroenterologist may advise a UBT if you have:

• Persistent acidity or heartburn

• Recurrent stomach pain

• Peptic or duodenal ulcers

• Nausea or bloating

• History of H. pylori infection (to confirm eradication after treatment)

What is HBT (Hydrogen Breath Test)?

The Hydrogen Breath Test (HBT) measures the amount of hydrogen gas in your breath after consuming a specific sugar solution.
It helps diagnose digestive conditions related to malabsorption and bacterial overgrowth.

When is HBT Used?

HBT is commonly used to diagnose:

• Lactose intolerance

• Fructose intolerance

• Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

• Chronic bloating and gas

• Diarrhea of unknown cause

How Do UBT & HBT Work?

Urea Breath Test (UBT):

• You drink a urea-based solution

• If H. pylori is present, it breaks down urea and releases carbon dioxide

• This carbon dioxide is detected in your breath samples

Hydrogen Breath Test (HBT):

• You consume a sugar solution (lactose, glucose, or fructose)

• Undigested sugars ferment in the gut and release hydrogen

• Increased hydrogen levels in breath indicate malabsorption or bacterial overgrowth

What Happens During the Breath Test?

Before the Test

• Fasting for 8–12 hours is required

• Avoid antibiotics, acid-reducing medicines, and probiotics as advised

During the Test

• Baseline breath sample is collected

• You drink the test solution

• Breath samples are collected at regular intervals

The procedure is safe, painless, and non-invasive.

How Long Does the Test Take?

• UBT: Around 20–30 minutes

• HBT: Around 2–3 hours, depending on the condition being evaluated

What to Expect After UBT & HBT?

• You can resume normal activities immediately

• No recovery time is needed

• Test results are interpreted by an experienced gastroenterologist

• Based on results, a personalized treatment plan is advised

Why Choose Alfa Gastro & Liver Care Hospital?

• Accurate and internationally accepted breath testing methods

• Experienced gastroenterologists & liver specialists

• Advanced diagnostic facilities

• Safe, non-invasive testing

• Patient-friendly and ethical approach

Book UBT or HBT Test in Ahmedabad

If you are experiencing chronic acidity, bloating, gas, abdominal pain, or digestive discomfort, consult our gastro specialists for UBT & HBT testing at Alfa Gastro & Liver Care Hospital.