Hydrogen Breath Test
| Abbrev Code: | Do not order in Misys | ||
| Synonyms: | Lactose Intolerance | ||
| Turnaround Time: | As scheduled. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Please call Endoscopy at 612-273-4007 to schedule test. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Breath |
Processing and Shipping
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | (UMMC East Bank) |
| Referral Lab number: | n/a |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | This is a test for lactose intolerance. It measures breath samples for too much hydrogen. The body makes too much hydrogen when lactose is not broken down properly in the small intestine. |
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