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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Test in Michigan

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Test can be ordered without a referral from your own doctor, and this guide covers what to expect. An inflammatory bowel disease test helps clinicians look for signs of ongoing inflammation in the digestive tract. It is used alongside symptoms and other evaluations, not as a stand-alone diagnosis.

Sample typeBlood and/or urine at a collection lab
ReferralIncluded — no referral from your own doctor needed

Lab requirements in Michigan

Here is what you need before ordering and completing the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Test in MI. Review each item and confirm the details with the collection lab.

Physician's order
Included. A physician's order is required for lab testing and is provided for you by our partner's physicians — no referral from your own doctor is needed.
Fasting
Some tests require fasting or avoiding certain foods or drinks beforehand. You will be informed when you order — confirm the details with the collection lab.
Preparation
Preparation is minimal, but specific instructions can vary, so always follow the collection lab's guidance. Ask the lab if any medications or foods should be avoided before the stool or…
Sample & visit
A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
Identification
Bring the lab requisition form from your account. The collection lab may also ask for a government-issued photo ID.
Turnaround
1-3 business days
Availability
Our partner lab does not serve ND, RI, NY, NJ, MD or HI. Confirm availability for your location with the collection lab.

Before you go

  • Order your test before visiting a lab, then use the requisition form in your account.
  • Print the requisition form, or fax it to the lab directly from your account.
  • No scheduling is needed — visit the collection lab during its normal business hours.
  • A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
  • Bring a government-issued photo ID in case the lab requests it.
  • Results are posted to your secure account within 1–3 business days.

Requirements are summarized from our partner lab's published policies. Preparation and availability can change — confirm current instructions with the collection lab before your visit.

What this test is

This test typically combines a stool test for a marker called fecal calprotectin with standard blood tests that can reflect inflammation. Together, these results give a general picture of whether inflammation may be present in the bowel.

What it measures

  • Fecal calprotectin — a stool marker that can reflect inflammation in the bowel
  • C-reactive protein (CRP) — a blood marker that can rise with general inflammation
  • Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) — a blood marker that can be elevated with inflammation
  • Complete blood count (CBC) — checks for anemia or other blood changes sometimes seen with bowel disease

What the test involves

A stool sample is collected at home using a kit provided by the lab, following the lab's collection instructions. A standard blood draw from a vein in the arm is also usually performed at the lab.

Why it is often ordered

A clinician may order this test when someone has persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, or other symptoms that could be related to inflammatory bowel disease. It can also be used to help monitor known bowel inflammation over time.

Preparation

Preparation is minimal, but specific instructions can vary, so always follow the collection lab's guidance. Ask the lab if any medications or foods should be avoided before the stool or blood sample.

How results are reported

Results are reported as numeric values for each marker, along with the lab's own reference range. Reference ranges differ between laboratories, so results should always be interpreted in the context of the lab that performed the test.

Before you go

  • Whether any medications should be paused before the stool test
  • How to properly collect and return the stool sample
  • If fasting is needed for the blood draw

Cities

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Test in Michigan communities

Choose your city for local context and to order this test.

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