Lactose Tolerance Test

How Does One Prepare for a Lactose Tolerance Test?

1. You must have no food or liquids for 12 hours before the test.
2. Three hours before arrival to the office please drink 12 oz. of milk (you may have 1%, 2%, or whole milk; strawberry or chocolate milk may be taken as an alternative).
3. Do not eat any slow digesting foods like beans, bran or other high fiber cereals the day before your test.
4. Do not sleep, smoke or exercise vigorously for at least 1/2 hour before your test.
5. Please notify the doctor about any recent antibiotic therapy as well as recent/current diarrhea.

For specific prep instructions, please call the office and ask for the Medical Assistant. Our office phone number is 732-458-8300.