This Aerodiagnostics breath test includes a Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) with Glucose kit. This kit does not include return shipping of specimens back to the Aerodiagnostics laboratory for analysis. Consumers are responsible for the cost of shipping and handling breath specimens to Aerodiagnostics.  

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is where bacteria enter your normally sterile small intestine and begin to colonize. This SIBO test kit comes with Glucose (Dextrose) as a substrate. If you are requesting the test contain Lactulose, you must have your physician call us directly to order.

Like the name suggests, SIBO is where bacteria enter your normally sterile small intestine and begin to colonize. Studies have indicated that potentially up to 80% of patients with IBS may in fact have SIBO which a Hydrogen / Methane breath test can easily and non-invasively help determine by ordering here. Treatment of SIBO can be done with a short course of antibiotics provided by your medical professional. Common symptoms and reasons to test for SIBO: nausea, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, malnutrition, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD), Leaky Gut Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Acid Reflux, Rosacea, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), Fibromyalgia, Gastroeseophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Celiac Disease & Diverticulitis.