Test Details
Lab Company: Gemelli Biotech
Sample Type: Whole Blood
Collection Location: In Lab (Phlebotomy Required)
ibs-smart is a blood test that can help determine if you have a specific type of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with a diarrheal component (IBS-D and IBS-M). This test measures the levels of two antibodies, anti-CdtB and anti-vinculin, which are known to be elevated in patients with this type of IBS.
Key Details
Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist.
You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.
Hydrate before your blood draw.
Preparation & Timing
Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist.
Hydrate before your blood draw.
Collection Instructions
Read this article to prepare for your blood draw.
Complete your test requisition form.
Bring the following items with you to your blood draw appointment.
Test kit
Completed test requisition form
The phlebotomist will collect, prepare, and ship your sample for you.
You can see the phlebotomist collection instructions HERE.
Requisition & Payment
Your kit has been prepaid. You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.
You must complete your requisition form and send it back with your samples.
Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in any payment information on this form.
Shipping
Make a note of the tracking number on the return mailer so that you can track your sample back to the lab.
The phlebotomist will ship your sample for you using the materials provided in the test kit.
Results
Results should be released to your provider 7 business days after samples are received at the lab. Rupa Health cannot guarantee processing time.
More Resources
Collection Instructions
Blood Draw Resources
Questions?
Email Rupa Health at support@rupahealth.com or reach out via the chat in your patient portal.