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“CDI testing was much easier than anticipated. I went to the online site to review the process and the video was very helpful. Many thanks for the ease of the testing. Highly recommended!!”
-Jeanne Sayre
When a patient can review the process online and watch a short video before they start, they arrive at test day prepared instead of confused.
For GI teams, that means fewer abandoned kits, fewer reschedules, and more complete tests returning to the lab on time.
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When IBS patients present with overlapping symptoms, the instinct is often to start with diet. But restricting broadly before identifying the driver — SIBO, IMO, or carbohydrate malabsorption — means patients may eliminate unnecessarily and still not find the answer.
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CDI's HMBT Program helps close the gap between testing and dietary guidance:
✅ Full carbohydrate malabsorption panel alongside SIBO/IMO — one program, full differential.
✅ 1 business day turnaround — results in time for the next dietary conversation.
✅ Integrated resources connecting breath test results to actionable nutritional next steps.
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Objective testing → targeted diet → fewer unnecessary restrictions → better patient experience.
Watch the full conversation with Dr. Tamara Duker Freuman on Modern Gastro Episode 3 →
commdx.com/digestive-mysteri…
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Ordering a SIBO breath test is only half the clinical decision. Choosing the right substrate is the other half — and getting it wrong can mean false positives, missed overgrowth, or a result that doesn't reflect the full picture.
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Before selecting a substrate, review patient history:
✔️Diabetes or sugar sensitivities → glucose may be contraindicated.
✔️Diarrhea-prone patients or those without a colon → evaluate lactulose carefully.
✔️If both substrates are ordered intentionally → note it clearly on the order form to avoid processing confusion.
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CDI offers both glucose and lactulose substrate options so the right test goes to the right patient — not just the default one.
Right substrate → accurate result → fewer retests → clearer clinical decisions.
Full substrate guidance here → commdx.com/breath-testing-fo…
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When patients say at-home breath testing was easy to follow and everything they needed was already in the box, they're far more likely to complete it — and that means more actionable data for your practice without chasing kits.
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Symptoms alone can't tell you whether a DGBI patient has carbohydrate malabsorption. A new study in The American Journal of Gastroenterology shows just how common it is — and why breath testing belongs in the workup.
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CDI's Adult and Pediatric HMBT Programs are built to close that gap:
✅ Lactose, fructose, and sucrose testing alongside SIBO/IMO — one program, full differential.
✅ 1 business day turnaround after sample receipt.
✅ Max $299 out-of-pocket cap to reduce cost-related drop-off.
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Evidence confirms carbohydrate breath testing is clinically meaningful in DGBI. CDI's role is to make it easier to complete, faster to interpret, and simpler to integrate.
Full evidence spotlight → commdx.com/carbohydrate-mala…
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If breath testing feels clunky, it's not your team. It's the model. CDI's MyGI Gateway centralizes orders, tracking, and results in one platform — so your staff spends less time chasing and more time acting on data. #BreathTesting #GIcommunity #MyGIGateway #GItwitter #CDI
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When patients say at-home breath testing feels easy to follow and well supported, that changes how likely they are to complete it. CDI’s patient resources include clear Instructions for Use, translated guides, instructional videos, and direct support if questions come up.
That matters for clinicians because better-supported patients are less likely to get stuck on paperwork or setup, which helps keep the workflow moving and reduces avoidable follow-up.
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