protocol for the 14C-glycocholate breath test

Last reviewed 01/2018

The protocol is outline below:

• the patient is fasted overnight
• basal samples of expired air are collected
• 10 microCi of 14C-glycocholate are administered
• expired air samples are collected hourly for 7 hours
• 14C is measured in the air samples

Interpretation:

• 14C counts are significantly elevated above control values in patients with bacterial overgrowth