SIBO Breath Test (Fructose & Lactulose)
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SIBO Breath Test (Fructose & Lactulose)
SIBO Breath Test (Fructose & Lactulose)
SIBO Breath Test (Fructose & Lactulose)
SIBO Breath Test (Fructose & Lactulose)
SIBO Breath Test (Fructose & Lactulose)
Woman in medical attire with a stethoscope on a pink background, featuring text about a medical team being ready to help.
SIBO Breath Test (Fructose & Lactulose)
SIBO Breath Test (Fructose & Lactulose)
SIBO Breath Test (Fructose & Lactulose)
SIBO Breath Test (Fructose & Lactulose)

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SIBO Breath Test (Fructose & Lactulose)

$423.00 AUD

Dealing with persistent bloating, excess gas, or abdominal discomfort that standard gut tests have not explained?

This at-home breath test screens for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) by measuring hydrogen and methane gas levels after consuming lactulose and fructose substrates.

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Your at-home test kit and all instructions are posted directly to you (with free shipping). You do not need to visit a collection centre.

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How At-Home Testing Works

Get tested from the comfort of your home with our simple three-step process.

1
Order your test kit

Order your test kit

Choose the test that's right for you and receive your kit delivered to your door.

2
Collect your sample

Collect your sample

Follow the simple instructions to collect your sample at home.

3
Get your results

Get your results

Receive your results online and get personalised health insights.

Overview

This SIBO breath test measures hydrogen and methane gas in your breath at timed intervals after you consume two substrates: lactulose and fructose. Lactulose passes through the entire small intestine; fructose is absorbed in the upper section. Testing with both gives data from different regions.

Symptoms

Designed for people experiencing persistent bloating, excess gas, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation, or symptoms where standard testing has not provided a clear explanation. Also relevant for people with an IBS diagnosis wanting to investigate whether SIBO may be a contributing factor.

Questions

  • Hydrogen and methane gas levels in your breath at timed intervals after consuming lactulose and fructose substrates.
  • Lactulose passes through the entire small intestine while fructose is absorbed in the upper section. Both together give a more complete assessment.
  • You breathe into collection tubes at timed intervals, typically every 20 minutes for 3 hours after each substrate.
  • Stop antibiotics 2 weeks before, follow a restricted diet the day before, and fast for 12 hours overnight.
  • This test screens for bacterial overgrowth. It does not diagnose IBS.
  • A positive result suggests bacterial overgrowth may be present based on gas patterns. Your practitioner will discuss next steps.
  • A negative result does not rule out all causes. Some practitioners may consider hydrogen sulphide SIBO or other conditions.

Dr. Vu Tran
Bloody Good’s Chief Medical Officer

How to prepare

2 weeks before: Stop antibiotics and antimicrobial supplements.
1 week before: Stop prokinetic agents and laxatives.
1 day before: Eat only from the allowed food list (white rice, plain chicken or fish, eggs, plain white bread, clear broth). Drink only water.
Morning of: Fast for 12 hours. Do not smoke, chew gum, or exercise vigorously.
Lactulose and fructose are tested on separate days.

After the test

Book a follow-up consultation with your practitioner to review your breath test results. Bring both substrate results. Do not self-treat based on results alone.

Your test results will be available in your private dashboard. If there are any urgent issues, we'll let you know so you can follow up with your health professional.

Understanding results

Your result report states whether your hydrogen and methane levels are considered positive against the thresholds your laboratory uses. Methane-dominant patterns are associated with constipation-type symptoms. Your practitioner can talk you through what your gas curves mean, including what a result from one substrate, the other, or both means.

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