How is the test performed?

After you have placed your order, you will receive a test kit sent home, which contains everything you need to perform the test yourself, except for milk (550 ml) which you need to obtain yourself. The test is a breath test that measures the concentration of hydrogen and methane in exhaled air after you have drunk 550 ml of milk. The sample is collected on five occasions over a three-hour period. It's best to perform the test on an empty stomach and avoid eating or drinking during the test period. Your samples are then sent to our laboratory for analysis, and you receive your test result digitally after the laboratory has analyzed your samples.

About lactose intolerance

Lactose intolerance means that the small intestine has a reduced ability to break down milk sugar, also known as lactose. Symptoms include stomach pain, diarrhea, and gas formation. Lactose intolerance is not dangerous, but it can be very troublesome for those affected. It is common to confuse lactose intolerance with cow's milk allergy, as they produce similar symptoms but are treated differently.