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Lactose Intolerance Breath Test
Aerodiagnostics1 test optionFrom $472.50
Lactose Intolerance Breath Test
AerodiagnosticsWhat this laboratory test evaluates
This test is used to detect lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, the sugar found in dairy products such as milk and other dairy foods. Lactose intolerance typically leads to symptoms such as gas, bloating, diarrhea, or cramping when dairy products are digested.
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.
Before requesting this test
Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.
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About this test
This test is used to detect lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, the sugar found in dairy products such as milk and other dairy foods. Lactose intolerance typically leads to symptoms such as gas, bloating, diarrhea, or cramping when dairy products are digested.
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 Lactose
- Hydrogen, 30M Post-Dose Lactose
- Hydrogen, 1H Post-Dose Lactose
- Hydrogen, 1.5H Post-Dose Lactose
- Hydrogen, 2H Post-Dose Lactose
- Hydrogen, 2.5H Post-Dose Lactose
- Hydrogen, 3H Post-Dose Lactose
- Methane, Pre-Dose Lactose
- Methane, 30M Post-Dose Lactose
- Methane, 1H Post-Dose Lactose
- Methane, 1.5H Post-Dose Lactose
- Methane, 2H Post-Dose Lactose
- Methane, 2.5H Post-Dose Lactose
- Methane, 3H Post-Dose Lactose