Indican Urine Test
Use
The indican urine test measures indican levels in urine, which reflect intestinal bacterial fermentation of tryptophan. Elevated indican can indicate intestinal dysbiosis, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), protein malabsorption, or other digestive disorders.
Special Instructions
Fasting not required. Avoid alcohol for 24 hours and iodine or bile supplements for 72 hours prior to collection.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Not provided.
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
3-15 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Urine
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
Random urine sample in a sterile container. Refrigerate immediately if not shipping same-day.
Patient Preparation
No fasting required. Stop alcohol 24 hours before and iodine or bile supplements 72 hours before collection.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate immediately if not shipping same-day.