Ordering Your ibs-smart
Blood Test

Do I need a doctor to order ibs-smart for me?

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Yes, a prescription from a medical provider is required to order this test. There are two ways for you to have a medical provider order the test for you:

 

1. Work with our a doctor online here: https://www.ibssmart.com/orderonline. 
    

2. Work with your current doctor here: https://www.ibssmart.com/myprovider. 

 

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Can I order the test online?

 

Yes, you can with a doctor online to order ibs-smart here: https://www.ibssmart.com/orderonline.

 

The process is simple: 
 

1. ORDER -  Complete a symptoms screening questionnaire and order your ibs-smart collection kit to be shipped to your home.
    

2. RECEIVE - Once the ibs-smart test is ordered for you by a licensed healthcare professional, a signed test order form will be emailed to you.
    

3. COLLECT - You can bring your kit to any blood draw lab to collect and ship your blood sample. The ibs-smart kit contains professional blood draw materials and prepaid return shipping. 
    

4. GET ANSWERS - Your ibs-smart test results will be emailed directly to you. You will also receive instructions to schedule a free ibs-smart results consultation. 

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What if my physician isn’t familiar with the test?

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If your physician isn’t aware of ibs-smart, you can download our patient discussion guide (here) to help you have a meaningful conversation about the test and how it could help with your diagnosis.  

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Is ibs-smart available outside the United States?

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ibs-smart is available in several countries and territories through partnerships with the labs listed here: 

 

https://www.ibssmart.com/international

 

Please contact the lab directly to inquire about ordering ibs-smart. We are actively expanding our partnerships. If you would like to stay in touch about the availability of ibs-smart in your country, please contact us. 

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Getting Blood Drawn for ibs-smart

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Where can I get my blood drawn? 

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Your doctor’s office may offer blood draw services. 

 

You can have your blood drawn at any independent blood draw lab. Go to https://www.ibssmart.com/blooddraw to find an independent blood draw lab close to you. 

 

You can also schedule a professional phlebotomist to come to your home or workplace to collect your blood sample. To book your mobile blood draw appointment, visit www.travalab.com/ibssmart.

Do I have to pay for the blood draw?
 

Blood draw service fees are collected at the time of service and are not included in the cost of ibs-smart. Blood draw fees are the patient's responsibility.

 

Patients may be able to request a bill from their lab and submit an insurance claim for the blood draw amount.

 

 

Do I need to stop any medications (e.g., anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, etc.) before drawing my blood sample?

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No. Change in any medications is NOT required prior to blood draw. 

 

 

Do I need to fast before taking the test? 

No. Fasting is NOT required prior to blood draw.