An advanced, non-invasive breath test measuring hydrogen and methane gas levels. This package supports your physician in diagnosing Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and identifying the root causes of chronic bloating and digestive disorders safely and quickly.
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Digestive Health, For Her, For Him, Internal Organs, Laboratory PackagesUses the Gastrolyzer device for direct breath analysis without needles or blood draws.
Accurately measures hydrogen and methane gases produced by bacterial fermentation.
Supports clinical assessment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), dairy, and fruit intolerances.
Delivers sequential readings comparing your baseline against breath samples taken over 120 minutes.
The Hydrogen and Methane Breath Test is a precise and comfortable diagnostic tool.
It involves drinking a sugar solution (like lactulose) while fasting, followed by breath measurements of the gases produced by your intestinal microbiota.
Normally, hydrogen is exclusively produced in the colon. However, in SIBO cases, excess bacteria in the small intestine ferment the solution early, leading to elevated hydrogen or methane levels in your exhaled breath.
The normal transit time is approximately 90 minutes, and tracking these levels helps your doctor understand your gut environment and determine the best treatment course.
Patients suffering from persistent bloating, flatulence, and abdominal cramps.
Individuals undergoing medical evaluation for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or malabsorption.
Patients referred by their gastroenterologist for dedicated SIBO screening.
Hydrogen (H2) Breath Gas
Methane (CH4) Breath Gas
The accuracy of this test depends entirely on your strict adherence to this timeline to preclude falsely elevated baseline gas levels:
4 Weeks Prior: Strictly no antibiotics, stool softeners, or hardeners. Colonoscopies or fluoroscopy procedures are also contraindicated.
2 Weeks Prior: Stop all probiotic and prebiotic supplements.
3 Days Prior: Avoid fiber supplements, Imodium, Pepto-Bismol, antacids (PPIs), and any medications containing fructose flavors or lactose fillers.
24 Hours Prior (Prep Diet): You may ONLY eat: baked/grilled chicken, turkey, fish, plain white rice, eggs, and water. STRICTLY AVOID: Milk/dairy, fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, legumes, honey, and sugar-free foods. (If you suffer from constipation, follow this diet for 2 to 3 days).
12 Hours Prior: Complete fast (only plain water is allowed).
Day of the Test: No smoking, exercising, chewing gum, or using denture adhesives. You may brush your teeth two hours prior
The lab establishes a baseline reading and collects subsequent breath samples at specific intervals. A positive test suggesting SIBO is indicated by a rise of $ge 20$ ppm from the baseline in hydrogen by 90 minutes, or a peak methane level of $ge 10$ ppm at any point. Results must be reviewed with your physician alongside your clinical symptoms.
Normal results do not rule out all gastrointestinal conditions, and abnormal results require medical interpretation.
Diabetic Patients: Overnight fasting may not always apply, and blood sugar must be controlled. Lactulose is preferred, and the test may take 3-4 hours due to potentially delayed gastric emptying.
Is fasting required?
Yes, a 12-hour fast is required before the test; only plain water is allowed.
How does delayed gastric emptying affect the test?
Delayed small bowel transit time means gas levels might not rise during the allotted test time. Your doctor will need to monitor your symptoms the following day as potential evidence.
Does this test diagnose SIBO on its own?
No. The results provide laboratory information that must be interpreted by your doctor alongside your symptoms, medical history, and physical examination.
What should I do if the results are abnormal?
Review the results with your doctor to interpret them within your clinical context; do not start or stop treatments on your own.
