Genetic Lactose Intolerance Test
Understand the reasons for your digestive discomfort.
Home Test
£60.00
Clinic Test
Does Dairy Fill You With Dread? Time For A Genetic Lactose Intolerance Test
Lactose intolerance is a condition where the body doesn’t produce enough of an enzyme called lactose. The enzyme lactase is needed to digest the lactose (a sugar) often found in milk and other dairy products. If your morning coffee often leads to uncomfortable symptoms such as bloating, gassiness, and cramps, you may just be lactose intolerant!
Many people are actually born with a genetic predisposition to lactose intolerance and not even know about it. However, as lactose intolerance can make eating and drinking more difficult, it’s important to know whether this could be a contributing factor for you.
Uncover Your Genetic Lactose Intolerance Risk
The genetic lactose intolerance test looks for mutations in the MCM6 gene, which is a gene linked to primary lactose intolerance. We test for this using a sample taken from a cheek swab, which you can do at home with the easy-to-use testing kit.
Your sample will then be analysed at an award-winning, UKAS-accredited laboratory here in the UK. Your accurate and reliable results will be emailed to you with password protection in place, so you can rest assured your results will be confidential and secure.
What The Genetic Lactose Intolerance Test Will Tell You
There are four types of lactose intolerance, and primary lactose intolerance is the type that is hereditary. The Genetic Lactose Intolerance Test discovers whether or not you have the MCM6 gene, which is the gene associated with primary lactose intolerance.
The Genetic Lactose Intolerance Test will give you an accurate answer as to whether you have the MCM6 gene associated with lactose intolerance. With this information, you can consult with your healthcare provider to make any necessary diet changes to help you feel comfortable during and after mealtimes.
How The Genetic Lactose Intolerance Test Works
1. Test
Simply take a sweep of the inside of your cheek with the easy-to-use test kit.
2. Laboratory
Our UK laboratory will analyse your sample using state-of-the-art processes.
3. Results
Your results will be emailed to you in the strictest confidence.
Your Genetic Lactose Intolerance Test Questions Answered
Lactose is a sugar made up of galactose and glucose and is predominantly present in dairy products, such as milk. Lactose intolerance is a digestive issue that arises when the body fails to produce an adequate amount of the lactase enzyme necessary to digest lactose.
Most mammals can digest lactose, as it is the primary sugar found in mammalian breast milk. However, people with lactose intolerance produce little to no lactase, which means that lactose is not broken down and instead ferments in the colon, leading to discomfort.
While there’s no cure for lactose intolerance, it can be managed by sticking to a lactose-free diet.
There are four types of lactose intolerance, which are primary lactose intolerance, secondary lactose intolerance, developmental lactose intolerance, and congenital lactose intolerance.
The Genetic Lactose Intolerance Test identifies changes in the MCM6 gene, which is related to primary lactose intolerance, a genetic form of lactose intolerance inherited from parents.
The Genetic Lactose Intolerance Test requires a buccal swab, which is taken from the inside of the cheek.
The test is accurate and reliable based on the sample we receive at our laboratory, which uses the latest scientific methods in accordance with the international quality standard ISO 10725.
The testing kit includes:
- Full instructions on how to perform the test and send your results to the laboratory
- A DNA sample collection package with two swabs
- A DNA test sample envelope
- A self-addressed envelope for posting your sample
Why Choose DNA Plus?
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Easy-To-Use Testing Kit
This test requires just a simple swab from the inside of your cheek.
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Results You Can Count On
We test your sample at an award-winning, UKAS-accredited laboratory.
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UK Testing
We test here in the UK, so no samples are sent abroad.
You Can Place Your Trust In DNA Plus
If you suspect that you may have lactose intolerance or want to gain insight into your genetic risk, our genetic lactose intolerance test can help. With this test, you can discover whether you have a genetic predisposition to lactose intolerance and make informed decisions about your diet and lifestyle. Don’t let lactose intolerance limit your enjoyment of food and life— take action today to gain knowledge and control over your digestive health.
