Description
Do you have S.I.B.O? This simple home breath test kit will find out.
Did you know that over 50% of patients diagnosed with IBS have SIBO?
NOTE: This test is ONLY AVAILABLE TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS.
SIBO breath testing with Lactulose, Fructose, and Glucose substrates is a non-invasive tool used to identify small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), a condition where excessive bacteria grow in the small intestine, leading to digestive symptoms. This test measures the levels of hydrogen and methane in your breath after ingesting different substrates. Lactulose, Fructose, and Glucose substrates are commonly used to evaluate how your digestive system reacts to various sugars, which can trigger bacterial fermentation and result in the production of gas. Elevated levels of hydrogen or methane in the breath indicate bacterial overgrowth and can help specify the type of SIBO you may have.
Lactulose is a sugar that is not absorbed by the body, and it helps identify SIBO in the small intestine. Fructose is a sugar found in many fruits, and its testing can reveal specific types of bacterial imbalances. Glucose, a simple sugar, is used to assess bacterial overgrowth in the upper small intestine. By using all three substrates, the test provides a comprehensive evaluation of bacterial activity throughout the small intestine, offering a more comprehensive and detailed diagnosis. This breath test is particularly helpful for individuals experiencing symptoms like bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal discomfort, and fatigue, which may be linked to SIBO. By identifying the presence and type of SIBO, healthcare providers can offer targeted treatment options, such as dietary changes or antibiotics, to improve digestive health and overall wellbeing.
Analytes
- Hydrogen
- Methane
Common Conditions
- Abdominal pain and discomfort
- Bloating
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue and brain fog
- Fatty stools (steatorrhea)
- Flatulence
- Malnutrition
- Nausea
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Weight loss
Testing for S.I.B.O
This simple, non-invasive home breath test detects bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine, a common condition that often underlies chronic symptoms of maldigestion and malabsorption, including bloating, gas, diarrhoea, irregularity, and abdominal pain.
Bacterial concentrations in the small intestine are normally kept to a minimum. When excessive, the delicate mucosal lining is disrupted, including the microvilli that facilitate absorption. As a result, bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine (BOSI) can inhibit nutrient absorption and lead to the following serious health problems.
About The Test
All tests come with full instructions, including a pre-authorised practitioner script.
Home test kits come with everything you need to complete the test, including free express post return postage to the laboratory.
All pathology test kits come with a preauthorised script (including test kit/s if required) to take to your local pathology test centre.
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Turn-around time: 24 hours
