Fructose Intolerance Breath Test
Aerodiagnostics
Sample type: Breath
Requires fasting: Yes
At home test
Details
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).
- 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
Estimated days for results: Results should be available within 1 day after samples are received at the lab.
1 business days
Before You Start
- Read the provided collection instructions carefully.
- This test is strictly timed. It is important to follow the preparation and collection timing instructions exactly.
- If you have recently had runny diarrhea, wait 14 days to collect your sample.
14 Days Before Collection
- Avoid the following treatments.
- Antibiotics
- Colonoscopies
- Barium studies or enemas
24 Hours Before Sample Collection
- You must follow a specific diet. YOU CAN ONLY EAT AND DRINK THE FOLLOWING ITEMS.
- Drinks - NO sugar, artificial sweeteners, or creams added
- Plain water
- Plain coffee
- Plain tea
- Meat - baked or broiled
- Chicken
- Fish
- Turkey
- Other Food
- Plain steamed white rice
- Eggs
- White bread (only)
- Plain white potatoes (no skin)
- Clear chicken broth
- Clear beef broth
- Seasonings
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of pepper
- Drinks - NO sugar, artificial sweeteners, or creams added
- Avoid the following medications until sample collection is complete.
- Laxatives
- Antacids
- Metamucil
- Citrucel
- Other similar medications
12 Hours Before Sample Collection
- You must fast for 12 hours before sample collection.
- You may drink water during your fast.
- You may brush your teeth as normal.
Day of Sample Collection
- DO NOT EAT OR DRINK anything but water until you have completed your sample collection.
- Avoid the following activities for 1 hour before sample collection.
- Smoking
- Vaping
- Exposure to second-hand smoke
- Sleeping
- Vigorous exercise
- Brushing your teeth
- This test is strictly timed. Please follow the collection timing instructions exactly.
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
