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Specimen Collection

Hydrogen Breath Test


Test Name
Hydrogen Breath Test
Test Code
BHT
Specimen Type

Breath

Comments

Breath Hydrogen Testing is not available for children under the age of 2 unless requested by Paediatrician/Gastroenterogist.

The saccharides that are available for testing are Lactose, Fructose, Glucose and Lactulose. 

Testing can take between 2.5 hours and up-to 6 hours.

PATHOLOGY COLLECTION

If patient is under 2 years of age and is referred externally to RCH please ascertain if requesting doctor is paediatrician.  If the referring practitoner is GP please inform patient that Breath Hydrogen testing is not performed on children under the age of 2 unless requested by Paediatrician/Gastoenterologist.

Contact pathology.collections@rch.org.au to arrange an appointment.

Test results available from the Complex Biochemistry.

Note: We do not perform sucrose, sorbitol or mannitol Breath Hydrogen Testing

Assay Performed
Complex Biochemistry
RCH
9345 4200
Laboratory Hours: 0830 - 1700 Monday to Friday, (excluding Pub Hol)
After Hours: Week end / Pub Hol - Scientist on call 0800 to 2000hr
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Assay Frequency

Weekdays (excluding public holidays)