Hydrogen breath test – lactose (3 hours)
Lactose – milk sugar – is found mainly in milk and dairy products, but it can also occur in many other foods. In healthy people, milk sugar is broken down into its components by an enzyme produced in the upper part of the small intestine – the lactase enzyme – and is then absorbed without difficulty.
- You simply blow into the device No needles, no unpleasant procedures.
- One measurement every 20 minutes Most of the 180 minutes is spent waiting calmly.
- We record your symptoms too It is not just the measured value that counts, but also how you feel.
- Can be paid from your health fund The cost of the tests can be reduced through tax relief.
When should you come to us for a lactose breath test?
Abdominal pain, bloating or bowel cramps after eating dairy products? If you have any of the complaints below, it is worth having the test.
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Severe bloating after dairy products
If abdominal pain and tightness appear after you have milk or cheese.
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Bowel cramps of unknown origin
Which take a toll on how you feel every day.
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Urgent, watery diarrhoea
Typically appears 30–60 minutes after eating.
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Nausea and queasiness
After eating certain foods.
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Age-related decline in digestion
Lactase enzyme levels can also decrease naturally with age.
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Lingering symptoms after an illness
If you have not been able to tolerate milk since an infection.
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Family history
If several members of your family have already been diagnosed with lactose intolerance.
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Claiming tax relief
The test is essential for an official specialist certificate.
Do any of these complaints sound familiar? The test tells you in a single morning whether you are sensitive to milk sugar.
This list is for information only and does not replace a specialist examination. For tax relief, the protocol first requires a negative lactulose test result, and only then is the lactose test carried out. If you are not sure which test you need, call us: 06-1-413-2500 (H–P 9–17).
Why choose the Endomedix lactose test?
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A complete diagnostic protocol
A diagnosis of lactose intolerance can also mean significant financial support (tax relief). The condition is the correct order: first a negative lactulose test, then a positive lactose test. With us, you can have this done properly, under professional supervision.
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Reliable measurement
With us, the measurement is not just about numbers. During the 180-minute test (in which you blow into the device every 20 minutes), we also continuously record any physical symptoms that appear, so the diagnosis rests on several pillars and is highly reliable.
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Personal attention
The test takes 3 hours, during which we record your values and physical symptoms every 20 minutes. Our colleagues are available throughout, and you can wait in a calm environment – it is worth bringing a good book with you.
How should you prepare for the examination?
Not following the preparation rules can give a false result — please follow each of them exactly.
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What you must strictly avoid
- In the 1 month before Taking antibiotics and probiotics.
- In the 1 week before Acid-reducing medicines and medicines that affect digestion.
- In the 2 days before Using laxatives.
- The day before Strict diet: no vegetables, fruit, dairy products, alcohol or smoking. Do not eat after 19:00 and do not drink anything after 21:00.
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On the morning of the test
- Arrive on an empty stomach You must not drink anything after 21:00 the evening before.
- Brush your teeth without toothpaste Brush your teeth thoroughly, but do not swallow the water.
- Nothing in your mouth Do not use lipstick, mouthwash, chewing gum or sweets.
- Morning medication Take it only after the test — this applies to children too.
If you are unsure about any point — for example because of medication you take regularly — please call us before booking on 06-1-413-2500 to discuss it. Do not stop taking your medication on your own.
Did you know?
Five questions and answers about the lactose breath test.
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Did you know that the tax relief for lactose intolerance can also be claimed retrospectively?
If the long-term condition is medically certified, you can also claim the relief for previous years in your tax return, within the five-year limitation period.
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Did you know that the hydrogen breath test is also the gentlest method for children?
As you only have to blow into a tube or bag, it is not distressing even for the youngest children.
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Did you know that lactose intolerance is not the same as a milk protein allergy?
While an allergy is a reaction of the immune system, intolerance is a digestive disorder (an enzyme deficiency), which the H2 test identifies accurately.
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Did you know that the examination fee can also be paid from your health fund account?
This way you can reduce your healthcare costs even further.
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Did you know that people with lactose intolerance can still eat dairy products if they take lactase enzyme supplements?
After the diagnosis, our specialist helps you find the right balance between your diet and enzyme tablets.
Can also be paid from a health fund account
The examination fee can of course also be paid from your health fund account — our colleagues will be happy to give you the details. The list of health funds that work with Endomedix can be found here.
- Health fund account The fee for the breath test can also be paid from your health fund, just like the specialist consultation.
- Questions about the details? Call us on +36 1 413 2500 or write to us via the contact page.
