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Could It Be Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
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What
is IBS?
IBS is a condition associated with bloating and on-and-off abdominal discomfort
that can lead to symptoms like diarrhea and constipation. If you have symptoms
like these, it is important to talk to your healthcare provider.
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What is IBSchek™?
IBSchek is the only quick and reliable blood test that can determine if you have IBS. Until now, an
IBS diagnosis has been an expensive and time-consuming process, sometimes taking at least 5 years
before a diagnosis was made, with the patient undergoing multiple invasive and exploratory tests.
With IBSchek—a simple blood test—your healthcare provider can provide a diagnosis in as little
as 24 hours after the laboratory receives your blood sample.
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How does IBSchek work?
I BSchek was developed based on a recent discovery that IBS can result from a previous episode
of food poisoning. IBSchek tests for the presence of antibodies that are the result of food
poisoning. If you are uncertain about any aspect of how IBSchek works, or if you are unsure
if you are a candidate for this test, make sure you contact your healthcare provider.
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If your IBSchek results are positive, it means there is a high degree of certainty that you
have IBS. Confidence in your IBS diagnosis reduces costs and prevents delays in starting
the treatment your healthcare provider decides is best for you.
What if your IBSchek
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for IBS, result is inconclusive?
IBSchek tests for a specific mechanism known to cause IBS. An inconclusive result may
continue
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not mean that you do not have IBS. It is simply an indication that your healthcare provider
investigation
needs to complete further testing to determine the cause of your symptoms.
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Can medications affect IBSchek results?
es, some medications can affect the results of an antibody test. Discuss any medication you
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are taking— including vitamins and supplements — with your healthcare provider to see if
they would have any effect on the level of antibodies in your blood.
Will IBSchek be covered by my insurance?
ommonwealth Laboratories will submit an insurance claim on your behalf for IBSchek.
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Medicare, Medicaid, and most medical insurance providers should cover IBSchek.
Contact Commonwealth Laboratories if you have any questions about IBSchek and
your insurance coverage.
Do I need pre-authorization?
S ome health insurance plans may require pre-authorization. Because this is a specialty
test, no insurers have in-network laboratories that provide this testing. Therefore, you
may need to obtain an out-of-network pre-authorization referral. Contact Commonwealth
Laboratories for information regarding insurance coverage and IBSchek.
What if I don’t have medical insurance?
If you do not have medical insurance, call our office and together we can develop
a payment plan that will work for you.
Contact number: 1-877-IBS-CHEK (427-2435)