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(no name, NPI, or practice ever shown)The Gastric Emptying Breath Test (GEBT), to be used with the GEBT test meal, is intended for use in the measurement of the rate of gastric emptying of solids and as an aid in the diagnosis of delayed gastric emptying (gastroparesis) in adult humans who are symptomatic for gastoparesis. For these purposes, the test system utilizes a Gas Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (GIRMS) for the measurement of the ratio of 13CO2 to 12CO2 in breath samples. The GEBT procedure should be administered under supervision of a health care professional although no specialized facilities or specially licensed personnel are required.
Individuals with known hypersensitivity to Spirulina, egg, milk or wheat allergens should avoid the GEBT. Because the GEBT is an indirect multi-compartmental method of measuring gastric emptying, GEBT results may be inaccurate in individuals compromised with significant small bowel, pancreatic, liver and/or lung disease. Consequently GEBT should not be administered to patients with pulmonary dysfunction (e.g. COPD) and/or small bowel malabsorption.