SIBO Breath Test — Essential

A separate breath-test option at Getchecked Clinic to support clinician-led assessment of suspected small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.Measures hydrogen and methane, with carbon dioxide used for sample quality control

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AED 1,999

Sample: Breath
Expected results: 20 days

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About this test

A separate breath-test option at Getchecked Clinic to support clinician-led assessment of suspected small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.

Measures hydrogen and methane, with carbon dioxide used for sample quality control.

Test type: Breath test
Sample: Breath
Preparation: The nurse will guide you.
Results: 20 days

Results require clinical interpretation and do not establish overall gut health or independently explain symptoms. Follow the supplied preparation instructions; do not change medication or treatment without clinical advice.

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Expected results

20 days

Questions about this test

What does this test measure? Hydrogen and methane in breath samples, with carbon dioxide used for sample quality control.

What sample is required and how should I prepare? Breath samples are required. Preparation: The nurse will guide you. Follow the specific collection and preparation instructions supplied.

How much does it cost and when are results available? This option costs AED 1,999. Results are listed as 20 days.

Is Essential the same offering as the existing SIBO Breath Test? No. Essential is a separately priced option. The name does not imply better accuracy or broader testing; confirm the appropriate option with the clinic.

Does a result explain all digestive symptoms? No. Results require interpretation alongside symptoms and medical history. They do not establish overall gut health. Do not change medication or treatment without clinical advice.