SIBO Breath Test (Gold Standard) - At-Home Test Kit
SIBO Breath Test (Gold Standard) - At-Home Test Kit
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SIBO Breath Test - Frequently Asked Questions
What is SIBO?
SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) is a condition where excessive bacteria grow in the small intestine, leading to symptoms such as bloating, pain, and malabsorption.
What are the symptoms of SIBO?
SIBO symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, gas, and in some cases, vitamin and mineral deficiencies due to malabsorption.
Find more details in this article about SIBO symptoms.
How is SIBO diagnosed?
SIBO is most often diagnosed with a SIBO Breath Test that measures hydrogen and methane levels in the breath after drinking a sugar solution. High levels indicate bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine.
This SIBO Breath Test can easily be done at home.
What does a SIBO Breath Test measure?
A SIBO breath test measures the levels of hydrogen and methane gases in your breath, which are produced when bacteria in the small intestine ferment sugars.
Is the test painful or invasive?
No need to worry!
The SIBO Breath Test is non-invasive and painless: Breath samples are collected in glass tubes and sent to our laboratory (at no additional cost to you).
How do I prepare for a SIBO breath test?
Thats' pretty easy! Preparation involves fasting for at least 24 hours prior to the test, avoiding certain medications and foods, and not smoking or chewing gum on the day of the test.
All necessary preparations are described in detail in the test instructions supplied with the SIBO Test Kit.
Find Instruction videos and pdf here: Instructions
How is the test conducted?
You take the SIBO Breath Test at home.
You take a baseline measurement, then drink a glucose-water solution and take breath samples at regular 20-minute intervals (for a total of 3 hours).
Afterward, you send your breath samples to our laboratory (at no extra cost to you)
How long does it take to get my results?
Typically, SIBO Breath Test results are available within 24-72 hours after samples arrive at our lab. Please also allow 3-5 days for shipping to the lab.
After that, you'll receive your results in our IFDW Client portal, which is a safe way to deal with personal health information.
Can I have someone do a review or consultation of my SIBO test results with me?
Sure, no problem! You can buy the SIBO Breath Test together with a so-called Result Consultation. Simply select the "With Result Consultation" option above before purchasing. ´
After you have taken the test and the results are available, simply make an appointment with one of our experienced dieticians.
You can then discuss the results in detail with them and discuss further actions.
You can then discuss the results in detail with them and discuss further actions.
I ordered a SIBO Breath Test for my husband/wife/child/relative, how do I make sure the test results have their name on them?
No worries! You can easily have the small intestinal bacterial overgrowth sibo test delivered to the address of your choice by selecting a different delivery address during checkout.
In the instructions that come with the test, you'll be able to fill out a form with personal information about the person who will be taking the test.
Do you have any other questions that are not listed here?
That’s no problem. We are always happy to help you!
Please feel free to contact our Customer Service at service@ifdw.org or on our contact page.
Benefits of the SIBO Breath Test
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Accurate & Simple
Our 3-hour SIBO Breath Test is more accurate than the 90-minute and 120-minute tests most other labs offer.
Our SIBO test ships directly to your home and is easy to use.
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Convenient & Non-Invasive
Take the SIBO breath test at home on your schedule. No blood draws or stool samples are needed.
Simply breathe into the collection test tubes and send them to the lab once you’re done.
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Multiple measurements & Fast Results
The SIBO Breath Test measures both hydrogen and methane. Most other tests measure hydrogen only.
All Tests are analyzed upon arrival at our lab in within 24-72 hours. Most of our clients receive their results within 48 hours of submission.