What is lactose intolerance?
When you suffer from lactose intolerance, your body is unable to absorb the sugar (lactose) in the to digest milk. This is often due to a deficiency of the enzyme lactase in your small intestinal wall. If you produce too little of this enzyme and you are lactose intolerant, you can experience unpleasant complaints after consuming dairy. These are often complaints such as diarrhea , nausea, abdominal cramps, bloating and flatulence.There are different forms of lactose intolerance:
- Primary lactose intolerance: this form of lactose intolerance occurs when insufficient lactase is produced. Lactose occurs in small amounts in breast milk. Infants need lactase to digest breast milk. Primary lactose intolerance occurs when lactase production is reduced and your diet becomes less dependent on dairy. This is often the case when children reach the age of 2 and no longer need breast and / or bottle feeding. However, the symptoms may only become visible much later.
- Secondary lactose intolerance: this is caused by a problem in your intestinal wall. This may be due to, for example, an intestinal inflammation or infection, or after intestinal surgery. In this case, your intestinal wall no longer produces enough lactase.
- Congenital (congenital) lactose intolerance: this is a rare form of lactose intolerance and is a genetic abnormality. People with this form can produce little or no lactase from the start and therefore cannot tolerate breast milk.
What do we determine with the lactase genotyping test?
a lactase genotyping test, blood is taken. Your DNA is then examined. We test whether the code for the enzyme that breaks down lactose is missing or not. This enzyme is called lactase. If the code is missing, it is likely that you are missing the enzyme. This means you cannot break down lactose properly. This test is more reliable and easier to perform than the lactose tolerance test.
You do not need to fast for this test.
€203,00
How does it work?
Professional testing
Self-tests do not always provide reliable and consistent results. That's why Labplusarts chooses to have the tests professionally administered at a testing location. We have made this process as simple as possible for you.
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Find the test that suits you
Information on various health topics and a clear overview of our extensive test offerings. Through the website, you can easily determine which test may be relevant for you. Do you need assistance in making a choice or would you like to customize your own package? Feel free to contact us.
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Choose a testing location
We conduct tests at 350+ locations across the Netherlands, ensuring there is always a location near you. During the ordering process, you can easily select your preferred testing location, and after payment, you can schedule an appointment. Choose where and when it suits you.
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Get tested
During your appointment, one of our medical professionals will collect your sample. Subsequently, your sample will be examined in the laboratory.
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Truly reliable results with understandable explanations
Because your sample is taken professionally, the results are consistent. Your test results are evaluated by one of our own doctors and accompanied by thorough advice. We believe it's important that you understand what the results mean for you. We ensure this by providing explanations about the test and the significance of your values.
There is always a location near you
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When should you choose a lactase genotyping test?
- You suffer from stomach and intestinal complaints
- You think you might be lactose intolerant
- There are family members with lactose intolerance
- The oral lactose tolerance test cannot provide unequivocal answers
When to choose a lactase genotyping test?
Stomach and intestinal complaints can be very annoying and affect your daily life. Through this test you can see whether lactose is the cause of your complaints. This way you can adjust your diet to reduce the complaints. to decrease.How accurate is the Lactase genotypering blood test?
The accuracy of the test for Lactase genotypering is conducted through ISO-certified laboratories. The accuracy of a test method is expressed in terms of specificity and sensitivity. However, the most important aspect is that the results are interpreted and accepted among general practitioners and hospitals. This is the case with our venous samples. Mutual acceptance may not always be present due to potentially reduced reliability with a capillary sample.
How long does it take to receive the results of a Lactase genotypering blood test?
Most tests generally take 24-48 hours. Tests that go through an LC-MS method generally take longer, think about an average of 3-7 working days. Additionally, it also depends on the location. Some locations do the analysis themselves and others outsource it to another lab.
How do I interpret the results of a Lactase genotypering blood test?
Interpreting the results of Lactase genotypering is not always easy and should be seen in the broader picture, along with anamnesis and physical examination. In the doctor's advice section, the query in which you can already outline your complaints is taken into account, otherwise, the results are interpreted in conjunction with the other results. If necessary, the doctor can call to ask about physical abnormalities. You don't have to interpret the results yourself because there is always advice and explanation from the doctor.
What should I do if my results from a Lactase genotypering blood test are abnormal?
If the results of the test for Lactase genotypering are clinically significantly abnormal, the doctor will contact you by phone. If you are not reachable, you will receive an email. This includes advice and an explanation of the abnormal results and what you can do about them. If you need a prescription or referral, we can help with that.
How much does a Lactase genotypering blood test cost? Is it covered by insurance?
The costs of Lactase genotypering can be found on the product page. Depending on your insurance and additional packages, you may be reimbursed for these costs for Lactase genotypering. For example, tests for IVF treatment are often reimbursed. After your order, you will receive an invoice that you can submit to your insurance.
How can I order a Lactase genotypering blood test?
The ordering process is easy. You can add a Lactase genotypering test or the tests you want to your shopping cart. In step two, you fill in your details and pay. Then you will receive an email confirmation and you can go to a collection location. After you have been there, you will receive the results of the Lactase genotypering test in your Portal.
Is my data safe when I get a Lactase genotypering blood test?
We are certified-ready according to the NEN 7510 and 7512 standards for secure data transfer in healthcare. The Portal is secured with two-factor authentication. Your data is also encrypted. We do not send the results of Lactase genotypering to third parties without permission, not even to your general practitioner without your consent.
Do I need to visit a clinic for a Lactase genotypering blood test, or can it be done remotely?
The blood test for Lactase genotypering must take place at one of the collection locations we provide. At certain locations, it is possible for a phlebotomist to come to you. You can indicate this during checkout. An appointment will then be made as soon as possible to come to your home.
How do I book an appointment for Lactase genotypering blood test?
You can easily make an appointment for Lactase genotypering blood test after your order in your Portal. You can visit almost daily in all major cities in the Netherlands. In smaller cities, you can visit on certain days. At certain locations, it is also possible to visit on weekends.
Is a doctor's interpretation included in a Lactase genotypering blood test?
An interpretation by a doctor or an explanation is included in the Lactase genotypering test. The explanation takes into account the query that you can specify in your Portal after ordering.
How does a Lactase genotypering blood test differ from over-the-counter tests?
For blood tests, we always use venous sampling. This is the gold standard for blood collection. Over-the-counter tests, such as a finger prick test, use the capillary route for blood collection. These do not always give the same results and the accuracy depends on how, where, and with which technique the collection is done. The advantage, of course, is that the test is easier and less painful to take.
What payment options are available for a Lactase genotypering blood test?
You can always pay with iDeal and credit card (VISA, Mastercard, and Amex). This also includes Apple Pay. The phlebotomists at the collection location cannot accept cash payments.
Are the results of a Lactase genotypering blood test shareable with my doctor?
The results of Labplusarts can be shared with your general practitioner at your request. However, you can also easily arrange this yourself by downloading the result in PDF format. Because we use comparable test methods as the general practitioner, the results are interchangeable and comparable so that comparisons can be made well.
