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A Fructose Malabsorption Test checks how your body handles fructose, a natural sugar found in fruit and many sweetened foods. Many centers call it the Fructose Hydrogen Breath Test, hydrogen breath test for fructose, or fructose intolerance test. You can book this test at participating labs through LabFinder and choose a time that works for you.
A fructose breath test or Fructose Hydrogen Breath Test measures gases in your breath after you drink a fructose solution. If your small intestine does not absorb fructose well, gut bacteria make extra hydrogen or methane. The test shows if fructose may be a trigger for your belly symptoms.
Common reasons: ongoing gas, bloating, or belly pain after eating fruit, honey, or foods with high fructose corn syrup; loose stools or urgency after sweet drinks; IBS like symptoms that your doctor wants to check for a fructose link; or follow up after a diet trial where symptoms improved when fructose was reduced.
Plan about 120 to 180 minutes at the site. You will check in, confirm prep, and provide a baseline breath sample by blowing into a small bag or device. You will then drink a measured fructose solution. Every 15 to 30 minutes you will give another quick breath sample while seated. Most people relax, read, or work on a phone between samples. When the last sample is done, you can head out.
Yes, this is a quick, routine blood draw and is considered very safe. You might feel a quick pinch, notice a small bruise, or feel a little lightheaded for a moment afterward, but those effects usually fade quickly. Be sure to tell the staff if you take blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder, or if you have fainted during blood draws before. They will take extra care to keep you comfortable. Many centers use breath samples only with no needle; some people may feel temporary gas or bloating during testing.
Diet the day before: Most centers ask for a simple, low fiber diet and no high sugar foods the day before. Fasting: Do not eat or drink anything except water for 8 to 12 hours before the test, unless told otherwise. Medicines: Ask about holding antibiotics, probiotics, laxatives, or fiber supplements for a set time before testing. Day of test: No smoking, vigorous exercise, or gum right before the test, and brush teeth with plain water only. Bring a book: You will have waiting periods between breath samples.
Bloating and gas after sweet foods, frequent loose stools, belly pain that flares after fruit or juices, IBS like symptoms, suspected small intestinal bacterial overgrowth overlap, and diet related triggers that are hard to pin down. Results must be read in context. Your doctor will review your test together with your history and symptoms before recommending next steps.
With LabFinder, you can compare locations, see time slots, and book online at participating labs. It is easy to search for a convenient location in your area or by city or ZIP. Cost and insurance basics: Coverage varies by plan and provider, so check details with your insurer and the lab before you go. Results timing: Many centers provide results to your doctor within a few days, but timing can vary, so ask when you schedule or check in.
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The information on this page and throughout the LabFinder website and mobile app is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For personalized medical advice or specific health concerns, please consult your healthcare provider directly.
Booking a Fructose Malabsorption is easy using LabFinder. Just choose your location and enter your insurance information to find the closest Fructose Malabsorption near you.
To make a same-day appointment for a Fructose Malabsorption, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest Fructose Malabsorption location near you. If there's availability for a same-day appointment at a nearby lab location, then you will be able to book it easily through LabFinder.
LabFinder allows you to easily schedule a Fructose Malabsorption. You can search by location and insurance to easily book a Fructose Malabsorption near you.
LabFinder allows you to easily make an appointment for a Fructose Malabsorption online. To make an appointment for a Fructose Malabsorption online, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest Fructose Malabsorption near you.
Yes, you can get a Fructose Malabsorption without insurance. LabFinder allows you to search and select "Self-Pay" when booking a Fructose Malabsorption. While pricing for the test may not be immediately available, please check by calling the lab company directly for pricing.
