Test Details
Lab Company: Vibrant Wellness
Sample Type: Serum
Collection Location: In Lab (Phlebotomy Required)
The Candida + IBS Panel looks for exposure to or infection by fungal microorganisms. It also checks for antibodies that may indicate an increased risk of having a condition called SIBO, an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine.
Key Details
Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist.
Information about scheduling a blood draw can be found HERE.
You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.
If you are currently taking (or have recently taken) certain medications, consult your healthcare provider regarding the timing of collection.
Your test kit may come with more tubes than needed. Please have the phlebotomist check the collection instructions and your test requisition form to determine the correct tubes to draw.
Preparation & Timing
Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist.
Freeze the provided ice packs for at least 24 hours prior to your blood draw.
If you are currently taking (or have recently taken) any of the following medications, consult your healthcare provider regarding the timing of collection. These medications can cause falsely low or high antibody results.
Steroids
Immunosuppressive medications
Biologic agents
Other immunomodulating medications
Collection Instructions
Bring the following items with you to your blood draw appointment.
Test kit
Frozen ice packs
Completed test requisition form
The phlebotomist will collect, prepare, and ship your sample for you.
Your test kit may come with more tubes than needed. Please have the phlebotomist check the collection instructions HERE and your test requisition form to determine the correct tubes to draw.
Requisition & Payment
Your kit has been prepaid. You may need to pay a separate fee for phlebotomy.
Instructions on how to fill out your requisition can be found HERE.
Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in the payment information on any of these forms.
Shipping
The phlebotomist will ship your sample for you using the materials provided in the test kit.
Results
Results should be released to your provider 7-14 days after samples are received at the lab. We cannot guarantee processing time.
Your provider will notify you when your results are in and schedule a follow-up appointment for you to review them together.
More Resources
Questions?
For general questions, email Rupa Health at [email protected]. For test-specific questions, contact Vibrant Wellness by calling 1-866-364-0963.