This video describes how to prepare for and self-administer a hydrogen breath test, which can reveal the presence of bacteria in the small intestine. Dr. Jasmine Zia gives guidance.
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO! I am doing the breath test right now and the only thing that threw me off was how the video hints that one should be able to actually SEE their breath in the tube. That made me think I had done something wrong until I called the lab
Thank you for the very well done & informative video. QUESTIONS to follow are many false negatives/positives. Your thoughts on taking probiotic supplements and that causing errors? :The hydrogen breath test depends on the presence of hydrogen producing bacteria. However, a considerable proportion of non‐hydrogen producing bacteria, which can yield false negative results, has been observed in some12,16,17 but not all studies.18,19,20 Several other potential sources of error exist, such as carbohydrate malabsorption in chronic pancreatitis and coeliac disease, with false positive tests for SIBO due to colonic fermentation and gas production,20,21,22,23 and gastrointestinal motor disorders, where delayed gastric emptying may cause false negative tests24 and rapid transit through the small bowel will produce false positive breath tests.22,25,26,27 False positive results may also be due to the oral bacterial flora and if the subject has failed to adhere to a low fibre diet the day before the test.
Can I PLEASE get one of these doctors? The other Doctor I had at the UW said it was only Ibs... luckily my PCP at roosevelt found it was Sibo and Cdiff.
Would have been good to know if you could put another breathe in the vial. Like when the guy messed up in his first try. I didn't get a practice vial and messed up my first one and am not sure if I should put another breathe in.
I forgot I have my hydrogen breath test tomorrow (hospital booked). I ate a turkey wrap and had a cold milk coffee drink. It’s 20 hours between when I ate and when my test begins, would that mess with my results? I meet the other 14 and 7 day requirements okay.
The test kit says don’t do it if you have runny diarrhoea 14 days prior to the test....but that is my main symptom, so I can never take the test! Any advice?
Can you drink apple juice 2 hours before your breath test for fructose? My doctor is saying I can, but this feels inaccurate. Someone, please advise. 🙏🏻
I’m probably way too late for this comment but in case anyone else is wondering I’m about to do mine and I believe it’s just glucose not lactulose, so there is at least one other option
with 10 samples at 15 minute increments, this should take 2.5 hours not 3. Im doing it right now and the confusion around that is giving me anxiety. can someone explain the math to me?
Erik, I encourage you to contact me. I can help to drastically alleviate/eliminate your acid reflux and/or likely any other gastrointestinal issues you may be experiencing if you would at all be interested in scheduling a phone consultation.
I had NO SAMPLE test tube in my kit for practice. I'm in the process of doing this test and so FRUSTRATED!!! No one answers the phone numbers provided because I'm doing this on a Sunday morning. The needle that goes in the test tube is covered with a rubber sheath. NO WHERE is anything mentioned about removing this sheath, so I haven't. But, I see nothing in the two tubes I've blown into, unlike the guy in the video who says, "I can see my breath in there!" I'm so frustrated right now because I think I'm doing this test wrong even though I'm following the very POOR INSTRUCTIONS sent to me in this kit! ARGH!!
the needle is covered in my test kit as well and i also didn't see any condensation in the test tube from the practice test. i'm all prepped and ready to take the test and now I need to wait for an answer. :(
I'm guessing it's not a "needle" but a dowel to open the test kit door-opening. it must have a hole on the side somewhere to allow air to pass through the soft 'needle'. I practice without a test tube in the side slot and i could feel air comping out the side (so hopefully it's getting into the test tube).
I think the new tubes have a "door" at the opening that gets cracked open by the rubber plunger on the part with the bad, versus having a needle that perforates the "door" of the tube.
Wow soundscomplicated and time consuming. Might be a good opportunity to getting launched on one of those literary classics which "everyone should have read" but you havent such as "War and Peace" or "Hundred Years of Solitude" haha
THanks for showing people how to prepare for the SIBO test, it's a little difficult for clients!
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THANKS FOR THE VIDEO! I am doing the breath test right now and the only thing that threw me off was how the video hints that one should be able to actually SEE their breath in the tube. That made me think I had done something wrong until I called the lab
4:55 that female doc's a gangsta
Thanks guys! This was very helpful!
can i stop by the clinic and drop off the sample box?
Thank you
Thank you for the very well done & informative video. QUESTIONS to follow are many false negatives/positives. Your thoughts on taking probiotic supplements and that causing errors? :The hydrogen breath test depends on the presence of hydrogen producing bacteria. However, a considerable proportion of non‐hydrogen producing bacteria, which can yield false negative results, has been observed in some12,16,17 but not all studies.18,19,20 Several other potential sources of error exist, such as carbohydrate malabsorption in chronic pancreatitis and coeliac disease, with false positive tests for SIBO due to colonic fermentation and gas production,20,21,22,23 and gastrointestinal motor disorders, where delayed gastric emptying may cause false negative tests24 and rapid transit through the small bowel will produce false positive breath tests.22,25,26,27 False positive results may also be due to the oral bacterial flora and if the subject has failed to adhere to a low fibre diet the day before the test.
My lab made me breathe into 2 viles only. using a juice box drinking straw. Is this incorrect??
Can I PLEASE get one of these doctors? The other Doctor I had at the UW said it was only Ibs... luckily my PCP at roosevelt found it was Sibo and Cdiff.
Can I have some pcp
Would have been good to know if you could put another breathe in the vial. Like when the guy messed up in his first try. I didn't get a practice vial and messed up my first one and am not sure if I should put another breathe in.
They said it was a self-sealing tube so if you mess up, it should be fine.
I messed my first one up today and made more punctures did yours turn out okay ?
I forgot I have my hydrogen breath test tomorrow (hospital booked). I ate a turkey wrap and had a cold milk coffee drink. It’s 20 hours between when I ate and when my test begins, would that mess with my results? I meet the other 14 and 7 day requirements okay.
What happened lol
I was just diagnosed with CSID/GSID.
How is that going for you?
Tomorrow I have my Hydrogen Breath Test.
IS THERE ANY TEST FOR SIFO ?
The test kit says don’t do it if you have runny diarrhoea 14 days prior to the test....but that is my main symptom, so I can never take the test! Any advice?
You may have bacteria parasites you need to go see a Gastroenterologist and get a stool test!
Louis Edgar my nutritionist has said the same thing after I commented, so a stool test kit is on its way!
I have taken a stool test and my gastroenterologist ordered this test. I have diarrhea too.
Just go ahead with everything.
Halitosis?
Can you drink apple juice 2 hours before your breath test for fructose? My doctor is saying I can, but this feels inaccurate. Someone, please advise. 🙏🏻
I have this test tomorrow, in office.
My instructions did not say to discontinue PPI on week before. As your instructions do.
Should I be concerned?
The SIBO Test from Commonwealth Labs is much easier.
IT IS ALSO ALOT CHEAPER. JUST WONDERING IF ITS THE SAME QUALITY AS GENOVA
Is there a vegan-friendly option? Cant have lactulose.
I’m probably way too late for this comment but in case anyone else is wondering I’m about to do mine and I believe it’s just glucose not lactulose, so there is at least one other option
I heard that the solution make one sick is it true?
Is this true?
Is this the same as a breath urea test for Pylori? If not and it is different can a GI doctor order this covered by insurance?
No, the pylori test is a stool test not a breath test. you have to submit your stool sample.
@@arymhansie ACTUALLY ITS A BREATH UREA TEST
There’s are different ways to test for H.pylori…this is one method.
with 10 samples at 15 minute increments, this should take 2.5 hours not 3. Im doing it right now and the confusion around that is giving me anxiety. can someone explain the math to me?
no laxatives for a week? , I will die poisoned because its impossible with chronic constipation. I can do mostly 2 days.
No proton pump inhibitors 2 weeks before breath test?! That will destroy my esophagus.
Erik, I encourage you to contact me. I can help to drastically alleviate/eliminate your acid reflux and/or likely any other gastrointestinal issues you may be experiencing if you would at all be interested in scheduling a phone consultation.
I had NO SAMPLE test tube in my kit for practice. I'm in the process of doing this test and so FRUSTRATED!!! No one answers the phone numbers provided because I'm doing this on a Sunday morning. The needle that goes in the test tube is covered with a rubber sheath. NO WHERE is anything mentioned about removing this sheath, so I haven't. But, I see nothing in the two tubes I've blown into, unlike the guy in the video who says, "I can see my breath in there!" I'm so frustrated right now because I think I'm doing this test wrong even though I'm following the very POOR INSTRUCTIONS sent to me in this kit! ARGH!!
the needle is covered in my test kit as well and i also didn't see any condensation in the test tube from the practice test. i'm all prepped and ready to take the test and now I need to wait for an answer. :(
I'm guessing it's not a "needle" but a dowel to open the test kit door-opening. it must have a hole on the side somewhere to allow air to pass through the soft 'needle'. I practice without a test tube in the side slot and i could feel air comping out the side (so hopefully it's getting into the test tube).
I think the new tubes have a "door" at the opening that gets cracked open by the rubber plunger on the part with the bad, versus having a needle that perforates the "door" of the tube.
Was this ever resolved? I didn't see any condensation in my test tube either and I'm concerned there's nothing in all 10 of my test tubes.
Same here test is crap
Wow soundscomplicated and time consuming. Might be a good opportunity to getting launched on one of those literary classics which "everyone should have read" but you havent such as "War and Peace" or "Hundred Years of Solitude" haha
Pl. Explain in hindi