Testing For Casein + Enterolab

[Guest Zara]

Hi, I'm new to the board. I was diagnosed with IBS couple years ago. I tried different diets to get better but finally I dediced to see another GI doc. He will test me for gluten and casein intolerance. I know I have to eat gluten prior to the test - does the same apply with casein?

Also, I heard good things about eneterolab but my insurance plan doesn't work with them. Does anybody know how much it is if I paid for the tests myself?

[Guest Zara]

Hi, I'm new to the board. I was diagnosed with IBS couple years ago. I tried different diets to get better but finally I dediced to see another GI doc. He will test me for gluten and casein intolerance. I know I have to eat gluten prior to the test - does the same apply with casein?

Also, I heard good things about eneterolab but my insurance plan doesn't work with them. Does anybody know how much it is if I paid for the tests myself?

sorry to post again but I can't see my post at the top of the list

[dlp252]

I'm not sure about the casein if your regular doctor is doing it...if it's a blood test, then yes, probably, but again, I'm not sure.

I got the full panel, plus dairy, yeast, etc. from Enterolab and it was between $350 and $400 for the whole thing. I didn't even try for reimbursement from my insurance company, which generally pays 70% of out-of-network charges.

[pedro]

Hi and welcome I am glad you are here.

Here are the prices from EnteroLabs. I was very pleased with their work, and you can always call then and ask any questions.

My insurance does not cover also EnteroLabs, I had to pay.

Take care.

Select Name Description Cost

A) Gluten Sensitivity Stool and Gene Panel Complete *Best test/best value Antigliadin, anti-tissue transglutaminase, malabsorption test, gene test, and free milk sensitivity test $369

Gluten sensitivity Stool Panel Complete Antigliadin antibody, anti-tissue transglutaminase, malabsorption test $249

C) Egg, Yeast, and Soy Food Sensitivity Stool Panel Test for sensitivity to egg, yeast and soy $199

Gluten Sensitivity Stool Test Fecal Antigliadin IgA antibody $99

Tissue Transglutaminase Stool Test Fecal Anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA antibody $99

Cow's Milk Protein Sensitivity Stool Test Test for sensitivity to the milk protein casein $99

Egg Sensitivity Stool Test Test for sensitivity to the ovalbumin protein in chicken eggs $99

Yeast Sensitivity Stool Test Test for sensitivity to dietary yeast $99

Intestinal Malabsorption Stool Test Quantitative Fecal Fat Microscopy Test $99

Acute/Chronic Colitis Stool Test Tests for protein called lactoferrin released from neutrophils in the colon $49

Gluten Sensitivity Gene Test HLA-DQ gene test for propensity of developing gluten sensitivity $149

Soy Sensitivity Stool Test Test for sensitivity to soy protein $99

[Guest Zara]

Thank you both! Wow, the Enterolab is kind of pricey . I think I'll still wait for the test results done by LabCorp. I already had test done last year but the doc didn't really discuss the results with me

Thanks again!

[dlp252]

I think LabCorp is a good lab...I'm not familiar with their different kinds of testing though.

I am currently waiting for results of a blood test sent to them for lymphocyte counts...and supposedly they are the best lab for this test.