How to Fill and Prepare the Patient Sample Drying Tube For Breath Analysis

As breath testing continues to expand across gastrointestinal practice, handheld, patient-operated breath testing devices have been entering the market, promising greater access, faster feedback, and more frequent measurement. These tools represent a broader shift toward remote, patient-initiated monitoring within gastrointestinal care. But an important clinical question deserves consideration: Does more measurement always equate to improved…

The following overview reflects common interpretation questions we encounter when reviewing breath test patterns in patients using GLP-1 therapy. Many patients referred for breath testing are now commonly using GLP-1 receptor agonists. As the use of these medications has increased, testing interpretation questions have followed. Many labs began noticing certain patterns shortly after GLP-1 therapies…

SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and IMO (intestinal methanogen overgrowth) pose diagnostic challenges even for experienced practitioners.

When we talk about gut imbalances, two of the typical culprits are SIBO and IMO.

SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, can be a diagnostic challenge. It’s often misdiagnosed or missed