Lactose Malabsorption Breath Test

A simple, non-invasive test to identify whether lactose is contributing to your gut symptoms.

What the lactose breath test checks for

This test checks whether your body has trouble absorbing lactose.

The Lactose Breath Test checks how well you digest lactose, the sugar in milk and dairy. If your body can’t break it down properly, gas builds up in your breath. A sign of lactose malabsorption, which is very common and varies by ethnicity.

Common symptoms

Bloating or abdominal pain

Excessive gas after meals

Diarrhoea or constipation

Nausea after eating certain foods

Unexplained fatigue or brain fog

How the test works

The steps are easy and each kit includes everything you need, with clear, detailed instructions that guide you through every step.

1

Collect Sample

2

Drink the sugar solution

3

Collect each remaining sample every 30 minutes

3 hours, 7 Collections - (0, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 minutes)

Collection preparation

Prepare for your breath test by following these steps in the days leading up to your appointment.

Is this test right for you?

This test checks how well your body absorbs lactose, a natural sugar found in milk and dairy products.

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING:

Symptoms after milk and dairy products

IBS or functional gut symptoms

Children with recurrent abdominal pain

Nurse taking a blood sample from a patient

$170

$140 pensioner rate

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