Procedures

Breath Tests

Breath tests are a non-invasive diagnostic tool used in gastroenterology to diagnose certain digestive conditions. These tests involve measuring the levels of gases in a person’s breath before and after they ingest a small amount of a substance, such as lactose or glucose.

The principle behind breath tests is that when certain substances are digested or fermented by bacteria in the gut, they release gases, such as hydrogen or methane, which can be detected in a person’s breath. By measuring the levels of these gases in the breath, doctors can determine if a person is able to digest or absorb certain substances properly.

Breath tests are commonly used to diagnose lactose intolerance, a condition in which a person’s body is unable to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products. The lactose breath test involves drinking a lactose solution and then measuring the levels of hydrogen and methane in the breath over a period of time.

Other breath tests used in gastroenterology include the glucose breath test, which is used to diagnose small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), and the urea breath test, which is used to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria that can cause stomach ulcers and other digestive problems.

Breath tests are generally safe and non-invasive, and do not involve any radiation or needles. They are also relatively inexpensive compared to other diagnostic tests, and can provide quick results. However, breath tests may not be appropriate for everyone, and their accuracy can be affected by certain medications or medical conditions. It is important to talk to a healthcare provider to determine if a breath test is appropriate and what it can diagnose.

Private Breath tests

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) postal Breath Test
(using accurate and validated collection bags, unlike several products on the market)

£600

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) in clinic Breath Test

£450
(£350 postal test)

Carbohydrate Malabsorption in clinic Breath Test (Fructose or Lactose)

£450
(£350 postal test)

Private H. pylori breath test

£450

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