Description

 Genova SIBO Breath Test – Advanced Non-Invasive Assessment for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

The Genova SIBO Breath Test offers a reliable, non-invasive way to detect small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), a hidden contributor to chronic digestive symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and excessive gas. Using an at-home breath collection method, this test helps uncover bacterial imbalances in the small intestine that standard stool or blood tests often miss.

Key Benefits

• Accurately identifies SIBO to guide effective treatment plans*

• Supports targeted dietary, antimicrobial, and prokinetic interventions*

• Helps address root causes of chronic digestive complaints*

• Useful for patients with IBS, IBD, celiac disease, diabetes, fibromyalgia, rosacea, and more*

• Convenient, easy-to-use at-home collection

Highlights:

• Non-invasive breath test with straightforward instructions

• Designed to assess hydrogen and methane gas production

• Reflects the latest scientific understanding of SIBO diagnosis

• Avoids the need for invasive small bowel fluid aspiration

Conditions commonly associated with SIBO include:

IBS
IBD
Celiac Disease
Diabetes
Fibromyalgia
Rosacea
Parkinson's Disease
Obesity

Risk factors for developing SIBO include structural/anatomic issues, motility disorders, organ system dysfunction, elderly age and various medications (recurrent antibiotics, PPIs) that alter the gut microflora populations.

Symptomatic patients with any underlying conditions or risk factors warrant assessment for SIBO.

What advantage does the SIBO breath test offer compared to other diagnostics?

While aspiration of small bowel fluid (followed by culture and bacterial count) is considered to be the current gold standard for diagnosis of SIBO, it is not routinely performed because it requires a complex, invasive technique, and is costly. As a result, experts suggest breath testing to diagnose small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.

What can clinicians and patients expect from the SIBO breath testing?

Clinical management of the SIBO patient generally involves antimicrobial therapy, prokinetic agents, nutrient supplementation, dietary interventions, and treatment of comorbid conditions.

Genova's SIBO profiles reflect the current state of scientific understanding related to SIBO breath testing and results interpretation – and are designed to optimize management of the symptomatic patient.

Test Type: Breathing Test

Warnings:
This laboratory test should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare professional.

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