Lactose tolerance test as an alternative to hydrogen breath test in the study of lactose malabsorption

Lactose tolerance test as an alternative to hydrogen breath test in the study of lactose malabsorption

Lactose malabsorption is generally assessed by hydrogen breath testing (HBT). However, this test is not recommended in patients with high baseline hydrogen concentrations (H2B). In addition, breath testing is not recommended in the current situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the poten...

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Main Authors: Sendino Teresa, Sandúa Amaia, Calleja Sofía, González Álvaro, Alegre Estibaliz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2020-11-01
Series:Advances in Laboratory Medicine
Subjects:
glucose
hydrogen
lactose malabsorption
tolerance test
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/almed-2020-0102

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