The Urea Breath Test is a non-invasive diagnostic test used for detecting the presence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria in the stomach and duodenum. The test involves ingesting urea that is labeled with carbon-13 or carbon-14 isotopes by the patient, following which the breath is analyzed for the presence of radioisotopes using mass spectrometry or infrared spectrometry. If H. pylori is present in the stomach, it will break down the urea and release ammonia and carbon dioxide. Testing the exhaled breath for the presence of labeled carbon indicates an active H. pylori infection. The Urea Breath Test Market Trends offers advantages such as being non-invasive, providing rapid results and not requiring any special preparation. Growing incidences of stomach ulcers and gastric cancers attributable to H. pylori infections have fueled the use of urea breath tests in diagnosis.

 The Global Urea Breath Test Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 140.8 Mn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.6% over the forecast period 2024 to 2030.

Key Takeaways

Key players operating in the Urea Breath Test market are Al Dahra ACX Global Inc., Alfalfa Monegros SL, Anderson Hay & Grain Inc., Bailey Farms, Border Valley, Coaba, Cubeit Hay Company, Glenvar Hay, Green Prairie International, Grupo Osés, Gruppo Carli, Hay USA, Haykingdom Inc., Oregon Hay Products, Inc., Los Venteros SC, M&C Hay, Legal Alfalfa Products Ltd., Riverina (Australia) Pty Ltd, SL Follen Company, and Standlee Hay Company. The increasing prevalence of stomach ulcers and gastric cancers worldwide has boosted the demand for urea breath tests in recent years. Furthermore, rising awareness regarding early disease diagnosis has also augmented the market growth.

Major pharmaceutical companies have increased their research and development activities to introduce easy-to-use and low-cost urea breath testing kits in order to expand their consumer base in developing nations. For example, in April 2022, Abbott Laboratories received U.S FDA clearance for its new Alinity m Urea Breath Test analyzer and cartridges indicated for the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infections.

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