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IMO Breath Test (Lactulose) – Convenient Home Sample Collection, Lab Test in the UK

Detect Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO) from the comfort of your home with this non-invasive lactulose breath test. Simply collect your breath samples at home—then send them to our CQC-regulated UK lab using the prepaid return envelope. NHS-grade quality for reliable, expert results.

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IMO Breath Test (Lactulose)

If you’re dealing with ongoing constipation, bloating, or digestive sluggishness, it could be due to Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO)—a condition caused by excessive methane-producing microorganisms in the gut. The IMO Breath Test (Lactulose) offers a simple, non-invasive way to detect this condition using a professionally designed kit delivered straight to your door.

How Home Test works?

1

Explore & Order

Discover our tests – SIBO, Lactose Intolerance, Fructose Intolerance, and Helicobacter Pylori. Place an online order, and your kit will be delivered to your doorstep.

2

Sample Collection

Follow the user-friendly instructions in your kit to effortlessly collect samples at home. Our advanced technology ensures unparalleled accuracy in  results.

3

Evaluation

Safely return samples to us. Samples undergo meticulous analysis using state-of-the-art technology. Results are carefully evaluated by our expert team.

4

Results

Receive your comprehensive health results securely via email. Opt for an expert consultation with our Consultant Gut Physiologist for further insights and guidance if needed.

What’s Inside the Kit:

  • Breath Sampling Bags
  • Lactulose Substrate 
  • Step-by-Step Instructions for pre-test preparation and breath sample collection
  • Prepaid Return Envelope for sending your sample to our UK lab for analysis

36-Hour Test Results – No Clinic Visits, No Appointments Needed

No clinic visits, no appointments. Collect your sample at home using our easy-to-follow kit. Once we receive your sample at our CQC-regulated UK laboratory, it is analysed using NHS-grade testing protocols, and your results are delivered within 36 hours of lab receipt.

Expert-Led Diagnostic Tool

This test is clinically designed and overseen by Dr. Jafar Jafari, a leading UK-based Neurogastroenterologist and gut health researcher.

Benefits:

  • Detects methane-dominant bacterial overgrowth (IMO)
  • Simple, private home sample collection
  • No invasive procedures required
  • Backed by clinical standards and expert analysis
  • Results with actionable insights in under a week

Take the first step to understanding your gut health with the IMO Breath Test Kit – safe, reliable, and done entirely from home.

Insurance Coverage

We work with leading health insurance providers, including Aviva, WPA and Vitality.

If you are planning to use private health insurance to cover your test, please contact your insurance provider before scheduling your test to confirm that your policy covers the required test and to obtain a pre-authorisation/authorisation code.

Once we have received your referral, we will contact you to arrange your test. Please have the following information available:

  • Your insurance company
  • Your policy or membership number
  • Your claim reference or pre-authorisation code

WPA Pre-Authorisation

If you are covered by WPA, please follow these steps:

  1. Contact WPA through their Claims Helpdesk on 01823 625270 to set up a claim or request pre-authorisation.
  2. Request pre-authorisation for the test you have been referred for (for example, SIBO + IMO Lactulose Breath Test) and provide Dr Jafari’s Provider Number: 921597351.
  3. WPA will provide you with a 6-letter pre-authorisation code.
  4. Please email this code to us so that we can proceed with your test.

Vitality Pre-Authorisation

If you are covered by Vitality, please follow these steps:

  1. Contact Vitality through their member services or claims team to confirm your insurance cover and request pre-authorisation.
  2. Request pre-authorisation for the test you have been referred for (for example, SIBO + IMO Lactulose Breath Test) and provide any provider details requested by Vitality.
  3. Vitality will provide you with an authorisation/reference number if your request is approved.
  4. Please email your authorisation details to us so that we can proceed with your test.

Aviva Pre-Authorisation

If you are covered by Aviva, please follow these steps:

  1. Contact Aviva through their claims team to confirm your insurance cover and request pre-authorisation.
  2. Request pre-authorisation for the test you have been referred for (for example, SIBO + IMO Lactulose Breath Test) and provide any provider details requested by Aviva.
  3. Aviva will provide you with an authorisation/reference number if your request is approved.
  4. Please email your authorisation details to us so that we can proceed with your test.

Important Information

Once we receive your pre-authorisation details, we can communicate directly with your insurance provider regarding payment processing where applicable.

Please note: Insurance coverage and reimbursement may vary depending on your individual policy. Prices may differ between insurance-covered and self-payment options. We recommend confirming your coverage and any applicable excess or patient contribution directly with your insurer before proceeding.

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IMO lactulose breath test home kit by GI Cognition UKIMO Breath Test (Lactulose) – Convenient Home Sample Collection, Lab Test in the UK
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