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If you have diabetes, ask your regular doctor for diet and medication instructions.  \nPREPARATION  \n2 weeks prior to the test:  \n• Antibiotics must be completed 2 weeks prior to this test.  \n• No colonoscopies or barium studies 2 weeks prior to the test.  \n1 day before the test:  \n• Avoid slowly digesting foods and high fiber foods (examples: beans, vegetables, bran, coarse breads) .  \n• Please see the “Breath Test Diet” recommendations on the following pages for additional suggestions of foods to eat and foods to avoid.  \n12 hours before the test  \n• Do not have anything to eat 12 hours before you exam. You may only have water before the test.  \nDay of the test  \n• DO NOT smoke for at least one (1) hour prior to the test or any time during the test and avoid exposure to second hand smoke.  \n• DO NOT sleep, or exercise vigorously for at least one (1) hour before or any time during the test.  \n• Be sure the medical staff is aware of any recent antibiotic therapy or runny diarrhea since it can affect the test.  \n• Follow the enclosed instructions from Quintron for preparing your solution.  \no If you weigh 165 lbs (75 kgs) or more, mix the entire sugar packet in water.  \no If you weigh less than 165 lbs (75 kgs) you will use the following formulas to determine how many tablespoons of sugar to mix in 8 ounces of water.  \n􀂃 Formula for weight in pounds: (Patient weight/23)= Tablespoons  \n􀂃 Formula for weight in kgs: (Patient weight/10 .5) = Tablespoons  \n􀂃 Example for patient weighing 145 lbs: 145/23=6 .3 tablespoons. Rounded to the nearest  \ntablespoon is 6 tablespoons.  \nFailure to accurately and completely prepare for your exam may result in the need for an additional procedure and both procedures will be billed to your insurance.  \nPROCEDURE DESCRIPTION  \nWhat is a glucose hydrogen breath test?  \nThe glucose hydrogen breath test is used to identify abnormal growth of bacteria in the intestine. You will be asked to breathe into a breath collection device and your breath will be collected and analyzed for the presence of hydrogen.  \nNormally, small amounts of bacteria are found in the intestine. If there is a significant increase in the amount of bacteria, food and nutrients are not absorbed properly. Bacterial overgrowth can result from a slow transit of food through the bowels or from certain medications. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea.  \nWhat are the possible complications with this test?  \nComplications of a glucose hydrogen breath test are rare.  \nWhat should I expect during the test?  \nFirst, you will collect a baseline breath sample by breathing into the collection device. Then you will drink a solution of glucose. Then, every 20 minutes for a 3 hour period, you will breath into the device. You will collect a total of 10 breath samples.  \nWhat should I expect after the test?  \nBreath test samples must be returned/mailed within 3 days of collection. You will be able to resume your normal activities and diet. Your doctor will send you the results by mail in 9-12 days after your test is received. If the test indicates that you do have small bowel bacterial overgrowth, it may be treated with antibiotics.  \nEnc. \\#    \nGlucose (Bacterial Overgrowth) Test---Patient Diary  \nTube \\#1 Time :  ( Baseline Sample) Time Solution Consumed:    \nTube \\#2 Time:   (20 minutes after solution)  \nTube \\#3 Time:   (40 minutes after solution)  \nTube \\#4 Time:   (60 minutes after solution)  \nTube \\#5 Tim","cbCaijNC5LQcDVqv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijNC5LQcDVqv","pdf",138762,"English","# Preparation\n## Two weeks prior\n## 1 day before\n## 12 hours before\n## Day of the test\n# Procedure Description\n## What the test is for\n## What to expect during the test\n## What to expect after the test\n# Patient Diary\n## Tubes and sampling times\n# Diet for Breath Tests\n## Foods recommended\n## Foods to avoid","[{\"question\":\"How far in advance must antibiotics be completed before the glucose hydrogen breath test?\",\"answer\":\"Antibiotics must be completed 2 weeks prior to the test.\"},{\"question\":\"What food and activity restrictions apply the day before and 12 hours before the test?\",\"answer\":\"The day before, avoid slowly digesting and high-fiber foods such as beans, vegetables, and bran. 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