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HelpTest Code LAB1966 LACTULOSE HYDROGEN BREATH TEST
Useful For
Diagnosing irritable bowel syndrome and common food intolerances such as lactose intolerance
Methodology
Gas Chromatography
Performing Laboratory
19th Street Lab
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Breath
Specimen Volume: Bag of "Breath"
Collection Instructions: Fasting (12 hour). There are several guidelines that need to be followed for all Hydrogen Breath Tests and can be found in the "Patient Preparation Guidelines for Breath Testing" in the Special Instructions section below.
Special Instructions
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday thrugh Friday; 8 a.m. - 2.p.m
CPT Code Information
91065