ibs-smart
Gemelli Biotech
Sample type: Capillary whole blood
Requires fasting: No
At home test
Details
ibs-smart is a diagnostic blood test that measures the levels of two antibodies, anti-CdtB and anti-vinculin, known to be elevated in patients who have IBS with a diarrheal component (IBS-D and IBS-M).
- Anti-Cytolethal Distending Toxin B Ab
- Anti-vinculin Ab
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 7 business days after the lab receives samples.
The American College of Gastroenterology's Clinical Guidelines for IBS recommend a rule-in strategy for diagnosing IBS. ibs-smart is highly specific in distinguishing IBS from IBD and has a high positive predictive value that allows doctors to confidently rule in IBS. Post-infectious IBS is caused by food poisoning resulting in autoimmunity. Research shows that over 60% of IBS cases with a diarrheal component (IBS-D or IBS-M) could be post-infectious. If either antibody is ‘Elevated,’ the test results can be considered positive and the patient can be confidently diagnosed with IBS. If both antibodies are ‘Not Elevated,’ the test results can be considered non-indicative. Further testing may be required in this case.
7 business days
Hydrate before sample collection.
Minimum age:
18
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
