Advanced Intestinal Barrier Assessment
Precision Point Diagnostics
Sample type: Plasma, Bloodspot
Requires fasting: Yes
Phlebotomy is required for this test
Details
Precision Point Diagnostics' Advanced Intestinal Barrier Assessment (AIBA) takes a deep dive into intestinal barrier function. Using a collection of innovative biomarkers, this test helps clinicians determine if their patients have intestinal permeability, or “leaky gut.” Intestinal permeability has been suggested as a root cause of autoimmune diseases, systemic inflammation, and food sensitivities.
- Zonulin
- Histamine
- Lipopolysaccharides IgA
- Lipopolysaccharides IgG
- Lipopolysaccharides IgM
- Diamine Oxidase
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 21 business days after the lab receives samples.
21 business days
Before You Start
- Please read the test collection instructions carefully.
- You will collect two samples: a blood spot sample and a plasma sample.
- Plasma sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist.
- Collect your blood spot sample before your blood draw.
- Ship your samples Monday - Wednesday ONLY.
Day Before Blood Spot Collection
- Make sure you are well-hydrated.
Day Before Plasma Collection
- Fast for 12 hours before your blood draw.
- Fasting before a blood draw means you don't eat or drink anything except water.
- Your doctor should provide any special instructions related to fasting for your test. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
- Freeze the provided ice pack for at least 4-6 hours before your blood draw.
Minimum age:
1
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
