Hydrogen Breath Test for Diagnosis of Lactose Malabsorption: The Importance of Timing and the Number of Breath Samples

BACKGROUND: The hydrogen breath test (H2BT) is the most widely used procedure in the diagnostic workup of lactose malabsorption and lactose intolerance.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mauro Di Camillo, Vanessa Marinaro, Fiorenza Argnani, Tiziana Foglietta, Piero Vernia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2006-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2006/715459