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Hydrogen/Methane Breath Test: Lactulose - For patients at the Digestive Health Center at UWMC - Montlake -

Hydrogen/Methane Breath Test: Lactulose - For patients at the Digestive Health Center at UWMC - Montlake
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Abstract

This handout is for patients having a hydrogen/methane breath test using lactulose. It gives step-by-step instructions to follow starting 4 weeks before the test, and includes information about what foods to eat and when to stop taking certain supplements and medicines to prepare.

Author
Digestive Health Center
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2023
General Subject
Diagnostic Tests
Digestive System Disorders
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Diagnostic Tests
Gastrointestinal Diseases and Disorders
Languages
English
Traditional Chinese
Chinese
Record ID
5035