Breath Test in Tasmania?

[cartz]

I just got back from my doctor who filled out a request for a Urea Breath Test to see if h.pylori has been eradicated..

I phoned up Hobart Pathology who advised me that they didn't do Urea Breath Tests and that I would need to go through the Royal Hobart Hospital. I then phoned up the Royal and have been advised that they do not do the tests either and that unless Hobart Pathology does them (which they don't) then I am out of luck in Tasmania.

Does anyone know if I have been advised correctly?

Are there any other options as both my doctor and I suspect that the infection is still present.

I am on the waiting list for an endoscope. Do I have to wait until I have this which could be ages away?

Thanks,

cartz.

[Helico_expert]

How about you give this company a call and see if they can send you a test where you can do it at home and send the breath back for analysis.

www.trimed.com.au

i think it'll be helpful if you have breath test result before endoscopy. at least your dr. will know what is the expectation.