Meretek Diagnostics to Exhibit H. pylori Bacteria Test at 2007 DDW
LAFAYETTE, Colo., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Meretek Diagnostics, Inc. is exhibiting its BreathTek(TM) UBT (urea breath test) kit at the 2007 Digestive Disease Week (www.ddw.org). The conference is being held at the Washington Convention Center May 20 - 23 in Washington D.C.
BreathTek UBT is the only breath test available that is FDA cleared to test for both initial diagnosis and post-treatment monitoring of H. pylori infection in adults, an important pathogen in the upper GI tract of humans. The relationship between H. pylori and chronic active gastritis, duodenal ulcer, and gastric ulcer is well documented. Meretek Diagnostics will be exhibiting the test in booth 3351.
Overall, about one in three adults in the U.S. is infected with H. pylori.(1)
BreathTek(TM) UBT is intended for use in adult patients. The performance characteristics for persons under the age of eighteen (18) have not been established for this test.
The BreathTek(TM) UBT should not be used until four (4) weeks or more after the end of treatment for the eradication of H. pylori as earlier post-treatment assessment may give false negative results.
The BreathTek(TM) UBT is for administration by health care professionals. It is to be administered under a physician's supervision.
The test is simple, non-radioactive, and non-invasive. BreathTek UBT is 95 percent (95%) sensitive and specific, and is also used to confirm eradication 4 weeks following completion of treatment.(2)
For a complete listing of features and benefits of the BreathTek UBT, see the package insert at: http://www.meretek.com/downloads/2215NOV05_cropped.pdf
(1) Graham KS, Graham DY. Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of H. pylori-Associated Gastrointestinal Diseases. Newtown, PA: Handbooks in Health Care Co; 2002. (2) BreathTek(TM) UBT package insert. Lafayette, CO: Meretek Diagnostics; 2006.
About DDW
Digestive Disease Week is considered the largest and most prestigious meeting in the world for the GI professional. Every year it attracts more than 16,000 physicians, researchers and academics from around the world who desire to stay up-to-date in their respective fields. The meeting is the year's best opportunity to learn about the latest advances in gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery; prevention, diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders; and cutting-edge technological advances.
About Meretek Diagnostics
Located in Lafayette, Colo., Meretek Diagnostics, Inc. is an Otsuka Group company. Meretek was founded in 1993 by a group from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. The company holds exclusive licenses to patents involving the 13C urea breath test technologies.
For more information about Meretek Diagnostics, Inc. and the company's products, including prescribing information, warnings and limitations, visit the Meretek Web site at www.meretek.com.
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