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LOINC Code 74804-6: Fructose challenge (hydrogen breath test) (Exhl gas) [Interp]

74804-6 is a LOINC code used to identify Fructose challenge (hydrogen breath test) (Exhl gas) [Interp] in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Fructose challenge. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Exhl gas.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Fructose challenge. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Exhl gas.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Observation

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Fructose challenge (hydrogen breath test) [Interpretation] in Exhaled gas
  • Fructose challenge
  • The overall interpretation for a hydrogen breath test (HBT) post dose a fructose sugar challenge. An HBT is performed to diagnose a malabsorption or abnormal growth of bacteria in the intestine.
  • Breath; CHEMISTRY.CHALLENGE TESTING; ExG; Exhaled gas; Exhaled gas (=breath); Fructose HBT; Gases; Impression; Impression/interpretation of study; Impressions; Interp; Interpretation; Levulose; Nominal; Point in time; Random; Revulose

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Fructose challenge (hydrogen breath test) (Exhl gas) [Interp]Fructose challenge (hydrogen breath test) [Interpretation] in Exhaled gasFructose HBT ExG-ImpFructose challengeCHALFructose challenge (hydrogen breath test), Exhaled gasImp

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code74804-6
SystemLOINC
Display nameFructose challenge (hydrogen breath test) (Exhl gas) [Interp]
DescriptionFructose challenge
Short nameFructose HBT ExG-Imp
ComponentFructose challenge
PropertyImp
TimingPt
System (specimen)Exhl gas
ScaleNom
ClassCHAL
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationObservation

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.48
Last changed2.48

Consumer names

Fructose challenge (hydrogen breath test), Exhaled gas

Part names

Fructose challengeImpPtExhl gasNomImpression/interpretation of studyPoint in time (spot)Exhaled gas

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