Fructose malabsorption is a digestive disorder when absorption of fructose is impaired. This results in an increased concentration of fructose in the intestine. Occurrence is often seen in patients identified to be suffering symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, due to the similarity in symptoms, patients with fructose malabsorption often fit the profile of those with irritable bowel syndrome. A small proportion of patients with both fructose malabsorption and lactose intolerance also suffer from celiac disease.

Indications:

• belching
• bloating
• gas
• abdominal pain/distension
• diarrhea
• malabsorption of certain nutrients, such as iron

Overview

Fructose malabsorption is a digestive disorder when absorption of fructose is impaired. This results in an increased concentration of fructose in the intestine. Occurrence is often seen in patients identified to be suffering symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, due to the similarity in symptoms, patients with fructose malabsorption often fit the profile of those with irritable bowel syndrome. A small proportion of patients with both fructose malabsorption and lactose intolerance also suffer from celiac disease.

Analytes

• Methane (CH₄)
• Hydrogen (H₂)

Practical

Specimen

Breath

Container

Vacuum-sealed collection tubes

Patient preparation

Requires fasting 12 hours prior to collection
This test will take 3 hours to complete
Preparation for the test starts 2-4 weeks before collection ( Please check sample collection instructions)

Please note this test will take 3 hours to complete.