The Gastrointestinal Function Testing Unit provides a unique scope of diagnostic tests and procedures to further investigate referred patients with a variety of digestive disorders.
Location
Hotel Dieu Hospital site
Johnson, Level 4 Room 473
Registration: Jeanne Mance, Level 4
Contact Information
You can reach us by calling 613-544-3400 extension 2417
Hours of Operation
Monday & Friday
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Referrals
Patients require a referral from their family doctor or another health care professional.
Healthcare professionals can access our referral form here.
Services
Testing
- 3C Urea Breath Test - bacterial infection Helicobacter pylori
- Lactose Tolerance Breath Test
- Glucose Hydrogen Breath Testing - Bacterial overgrowth
- Referrals are restricted to surgery, medicine, pediatrics and gastroenterology
- Fecal Weight
Procedures
Referrals are restricted to surgery, medicine, pediatrics and gastroenterology.
- 24 hour pH study
- Esophagageal Manometry
- Anorectal Manometry
- Video Capsule Endoscopy - Small Bowel
Preparation
- Patients should bring a list of their current medications including inhalers and over-the-counter medications.
- For details about how to prepare for your appointment in the GI Function Unit please refer to the brochure corresponding with the test or procedure you are scheduled for.
Patient Brochures
- 13C Urea Carbon Dioxide Breath Test
- 24 Hour Ambulatory pH Study
- 24 Hour Ambulatory pH Study-Pediatric
- Adult Rectal Pressure Study
- Esophageal Motility Study
- Fecal Collection for Weight
- Glucose Hydrogen Breath Test for Bacterial Overgrowth
- Lactose Tolerance Hydrogen Breath Test
- Pediatric Rectal Pressure Study
- Video Capsule Endoscopy
- Fructose Hydrogen Breath Test
- Sucrose Hydrogen Breath Test
Additional resources
