Sucrose Malabsorption Breath Test

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

What the sucrose breath test checks for

This test checks whether your body has trouble absorbing sucrose.

The Sucrose Breath Test looks for sucrose malabsorption — difficulty absorbing the sugar found in sweets, sauces, packaged snacks and many processed foods. A rise in breath gases signals your body isn’t breaking sucrose down properly.

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 digests and absorbs sucrose, the common sugar found in table sugar, sweets, and many processed foods.

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING:

Symptoms after sweets, packaged snacks
and many processed foods

IBS or functional gut symptoms

Children with recurrent abdominal pain

Nurse taking a blood sample from a patient

$170

$140 pensioner rate

Purchase at-home kit