Preparation Instructions for Lactose Intolerance and Bacterial Overgrowth Breath Tests

**Plan to be in the office for 3 hours for this test.**

The Entire Day Before Your Test
You May Eat:

1. Plain White Bread
2. Plain White Rice
3. Plain White Potato
4. Baked or Boiled Chicken/Fish (not fried)
5. Black Coffee or Tea (no dairy)
6. Eggs (ANY STYLE)
7. Water

You May Not Eat:

1. Dairy Products
2. Pasta
3. Beans
4. Red Meat
5. Carbonated or Alcoholic Beverages
6. Butter or Margarine
7. Fruits or Vegetables

*Nothing By Mouth 12 Hours Prior to Your Appointment*

The Day of Your Test

• DO NOT chew gum or tobacco, smoke cigarettes, eat breath mints or candy 1 hour before or during your test
• DO NOT exercise or sleep 1 hour before or during your test
• NO taking any antibiotics 2 weeks prior to your test
• NO use of laxatives (Miralax is OK) 1 week prior to your test
• DO brush your teeth prior to the test

*Please Take All Your Medications the Morning of the Test*
(with a small amount of water)

See also: Breath Test