- Test Name
- Breath Hydrogen Test
- Aliases
- Lactose Malabsorption Breath Test/ Hydrogen Expired Gas PC
- Provincial Mnemonic
- HYEGPCB
- LOINC Test Code
- XNL00141-2
- Description and Primary Use
- Aids in the diagnosis of conditions in which a person is unable to digest lactose.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤3 Days
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Sample collection is restricted to certain sites. Contact the following depending on site closest to the patient:
- Mass Spectrometery Lab (709-777-4513);
- JPMRHC, Gander (709-256-5506);
- CNRHC, Grand Falls-Winsor (709-292-2126)
Mass Spectrometry Lab (Call 709-777-4513) for instructions on patient preparation and other matters.
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
Patient dietary restrictions 48 hours before appointment necessary. Please consult lab for instructions. (mass spec lab 777-4513)
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Sample is stable up to 4 hours in plastic collection syringe or 7 days in Easy sampler glass tube. In general, analyze sample as soon as possible after collection.
- Criteria for Rejection
Patient not following dietary restrictions will be made to reschedule an appointment
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 Laboratory (HSC only)
- Last Updated
- 28-Aug-19