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Fructose Intolerance Breath Test
Aerodiagnostics1 test optionFrom $472.50
Fructose Intolerance Breath Test
AerodiagnosticsWhat this laboratory test evaluates
This test is used to detect fructose malabsorption. Fructose malabsorption is a digestive disorder in which the absorption of fructose is impaired. This results in an increased concentration of fructose in the intestine. Occurrence is often seen in patients identified to be suffering symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Collection and processing
- Sample type: Breath
- Fasting: Yes
- Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available within 1 day after samples are received at the lab.
How Sunridge uses laboratory information
Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.
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About this test
This test is used to detect fructose malabsorption. Fructose malabsorption is a digestive disorder in which the absorption of fructose is impaired. This results in an increased concentration of fructose in the intestine. Occurrence is often seen in patients identified to be suffering symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Highlighted health areas
- Gastrointestinal
Biomarkers and report focus
The exact analytes and report format can change. Confirm the current contents in the Fullscript order before payment.
- Hydrogen, Pre-Dose Fructose
- Hydrogen, 30M Post-Dose Fructose
- Hydrogen, 1H Post-Dose Fructose
- Hydrogen, 1.5H Post-Dose Fructose
- Hydrogen, 2H Post-Dose Fructose
- Hydrogen, 2.5H Post-Dose Fructose
- Hydrogen, 3H Post-Dose Fructose
- Methane, Pre-Dose Fructose
- Methane, 30M Post-Dose Fructose
- Methane, 1H Post-Dose Fructose
- Methane, 1.5H Post-Dose Fructose
- Methane, 2H Post-Dose Fructose
- Methane, 2.5H Post-Dose Fructose
- Methane, 3H Post-Dose Fructose