ABOUT THE TEST
The test consists of administering a glucose solution orally and collecting the exhaled air at different times. (each 30 minutes), to determine the amount of hydrogen and/or methane exhaled through the breath. The total duration of the test is 3 hours and a half (210 minutes).
Under normal conditions, glucose is absorbed in the small intestine.. If there is insufficient absorption of glucose due to a deficiency in its intestinal transporter, This reaches the large intestine where it is fermented by resident bacteria., producing gases (hydrogen and/or methane) which are partially absorbed by the blood and expelled through the breath. Thus, according to results obtained from expired hydrogen and/or methane for each intake, we can detect a possible glucose intolerance.
To interpret the results you should go to a specialist who knows your clinical situation., This being essential in the event that any of the results are positive.
IS IT RIGHT FOR ME?
The test requires eight breath samples so You do not need to go to a SYNLAB center to take the test.
- Receive a kit with the necessary material to take the sample at home
- Take the sample following the instructions and taking into account the previous considerations included in the kit
- Follow the collection and delivery steps indicated in the kit instructions (Without aditional costs)
- The results will be available at 5 Work days
- You will be able to access your results in www.synlab.es
