GI Motility & Physiology Center

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Diagnostic Procedures

Anal Manometry

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Esophageal Manometry

H-Pylori Breath Test

Hydrogen Breath Test

Where to Find Us

CHECK IN INFORMATION:

• Check in at the Out Patient Registration desk prior to coming to the West Wing to register  
•  Bring a current ID and insurance card to the Registration desk.

 PREPARATION FOR PROCEDURE:

• Two weeks (14 DAYS) before the test, you should stop taking:
  •        antibiotics of any kind
  •  Pepto - Bismol
•  Do not eat or drink anything for 12 hours before the test. 
• Avoid slowly digesting foods, like beans, pasta, fiber cereals and other high fiber foods the day before the test.  Brush your teeth prior to the test.
•  Do not eat, drink, chew gum or tobacco, smoke cigarettes, eat breath mints or candy before or during the test.
•  Do not sleep or exercise vigorously for at least ½ hour before or any time during the test.
•   The test will take about 4 hours to complete.  You will blow into an air collection bag and then drink a glass of liquid.  Multiple breath samples will then be collected.
•  Bring reading material or something to do with you to keep you occupied during the 4 hours.
•  You may drive yourself home after the test since no sedation is involved.
•  Allow ample time for parking!
•  If you have any questions, please call 619 543-6834.