Sorbitol Malabsorption Breath Test

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

What the sorbitol breath test checks for

This test checks whether your body has trouble absorbing sorbitol.

The Sorbitol Breath Test checks how well you absorb sorbitol. A sugar alcohol found in stone fruits, sugar free products, chewing gum and some processed foods. Poor absorption leads to fermentation in the gut, producing gases that signal sorbitol malabsorption.

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 sorbitol, a sugar alcohol naturally found in some fruits and used as a sweetener in many foods.

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING:

Symptoms after stone fruits, sugar free products,
chewing gum and some processed foods

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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