Serum/Plasma Enterocolitis-Associated Gastrointestinal Motility Index (or related motility assessment)
This test measures how your digestive system moves food through your intestines. It helps check if your gut is working as it should, especially after certain treatments or conditions.
["Assesses gut motility using blood-based markers to identify delays or irregular movements in digestion."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 109114-9
- Short code
- Y enterocol IgG Msmt Ser
- Synonyms
- Y enterocol IgG Msmt Ser
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 82784
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What This Test Measures
This test evaluates components related to gastrointestinal motility by analyzing substances in your blood that reflect how efficiently your intestines transport food. It may involve measuring specific biomarkers or metabolic byproducts that change with motility patterns.
Why It’s Done
Your doctor may order this test if you’ve had symptoms like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or unexplained weight loss. It could also be used after treatments like chemotherapy or surgery that might affect digestion.
What to Expect Before the Test
No special preparation is usually needed, but your doctor might ask you to avoid certain foods or medications for a few days before testing. Follow their instructions closely to get accurate results.
What Happens During the Test
A blood sample is taken from a vein in your arm. The sample is then processed and analyzed to detect markers linked to gut motility. The process is quick and typically done in a lab setting.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Short name
Gastrointestinal Motility Test (Serum/Plasma)
Frequently asked questions
Will this test hurt?
How long will I have to wait for results?
Typically, you can eat and drink normally unless your doctor specifies otherwise. Some tests may require fasting, but this test does not. Always follow your healthcare provider’s instructions to avoid interfering with accurate results.
Sources
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