Candida + IBS Profile

• I was told that Vibrant's IBSSure test is not a SIBO test. What is IBSSure testing?
• What does the Vibrant's IBSSure test measure?
• What does it mean if I have antibodies to anti-cytolethal distending toxin B (CdtB) but not anti-vinculin?
• What does IBS-M mean?
• Does positive anti-vinculin indicate autoimmunity?
• If Vibrant's Candida + IBS Profile provides insight into a past infectious gastroenteritis event, how many years back could the event have occurred?

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Cardiac Labs

• Why would cardiac markers be different over time?
• What is the significance of leptin?
• What is the significance of adiponectin?
• What is the advantage of ordering LDL Direct (instead of LDL-calculated)?
• Are oxidized phospholipids on Apo B (oxPL-ApoB) the same as oxidized LDL (oxLDL)?
• Do I need to fast before my cardiac labs?

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CardiaX

• Do the genetics change once you make the recommended changes on the Cardia-X report?
• What do the genetic terms homozygous and heterozygous mean?
• What does the ">" symbol signify when interpreting genetic results?

Celiac Genetics

• If a person does not have the celiac genes, can celiac disease be ruled out?
• If my Celiac Genetics test is negative, is there a way to learn if I am heterozygous for the serotype?
• What does a negative result mean on my Celiac Genetics test?
• What does a positive result mean on my Celiac Genetics test?
• What alleles make up the DQ8 serotype?
• Is the DQ2 criteria is based on the HLA -DQA1*05 and HLA-DQB1*02 alleles?

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

• What factors might impact CO2 levels?

Connective Tissue Disorder (CTD)

• How are ANA 1, ANA 2, and ANA 3 related? e.g. when a marker is negative and positive, how does it affect the other two markers?
• Does ANA IFA panel measure ANA 1, 2, and 3?
• What is the difference between ANA-IFA vs ANA1?
• What tests do you recommend ordering alongside Vibrant's Connective Tissue Disorder (CTD) panel?

Corn Zoomer

• When sensitive to corn, is it OK to eat corn oil?
• How comprehensive is Vibrant's Corn Zoomer?

COVID-19

• What is the average positive range Vibrant observes in vaccinated patients versus patients exposed to the covid virus?
• What is the highest positive COVID-19 antibody test value Vibrant has seen?
• How many cycles does Vibrant run for COVID-19?
• Will having COVID-19 interfere with my Vibrant test?
• I was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. How long should I wait to test Micronutrients, or stool, saliva, or urine tests?
• Will the COVID-19 vaccine interfere with Vibrant's antibody-based tests such as Food Sensitivity, Food Zoomers, Infections, or Neural Zoomer Plus?

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Cytokines

• What are the advantages of ordering Vibrant's Cytokines Advanced panel if I can establish Th1 vs Th2 dominance with the (less expensive) Cytokines Basic?

Dairy Zoomer

• Will taking bovine immunoglobulin supplements impact Dairy Zoomer test results?
• Is butyrophilin found in butter?
• Can a dairy sensitivity amplify and/or make a gluten sensitivity more likely?
• Can I consume ghee if I am not sensitive to butyrophilin, even though I am sensitive to other cow's milk peptides?
• If my Dairy Zoomer indicates I am sensitive to cow's milk, is it safe to consumer other types of milk such as goat or sheep milk?
• Can Vibrant's Dairy Zoomer tell me if I can drink A2 milk?

Diabetes Panel

• What does Vibrant's Beta Cell Function panel measure?
• Does intestinal permeability increase risk of diabetes?

Egg Zoomer

• Is any component of the egg shell tested?
• Can I order Vibrant's Egg Zoomer for a child?
• When sensitive to chicken egg white or egg yolk on the Egg Zoomer, can I eat duck eggs or quail eggs?
• How can I be sensitive to egg lecithin but not egg yolk?

Environmental Toxins

• If urine creatinine is abnormal (low or high) how will that impact urine toxin results?
• Does Vibrant's Environmental Toxins include PFAS? 
• Do you have information for each toxin in the Environmental Toxins test?
• Do toxin levels vary over time?
• What reference ranges does Vibrant Wellness use for the Environmental Toxins Test?
• Will EDTA interfere with the Environmental Toxins test?

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Factor II-V

• Why is my MPV low? Can it be a genetic platelet disorder?
• What are the rs numbers reported for Factor V Leiden and Factor II?

Food Additives

• If I am sensitive to a food additive, do I need to avoid natural sources of the additive?
• How do you explain a positive antibody response to food additives never eaten or consumed?
• What is the source of Vibrant's Food Additive antigens?
• How were reference ranges determined for Vibrant's Food Additives test?

Food Allergen & Inhalant

• Specific-IgE Classification and Interpretation
• Will allergy allergy shots (a.k.a. immunotherapy) influence IgE testing results?
• Do immunosuppressant medications interfere with Food Allergens & Inhalants testing?
• Do I need to be off my anti-inflammatory medications before Food Allergens & Inhalants testing?
• Do I need to stop antihistamines before IgE Food Allergens & Inhalants testing?
• Do I need to consume a food prior to Food Allergy testing to get accurate results?

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Food Sensitivity

• With leaky gut, can you have few IgG4 and/or C3D sensitivities?
• If someone has elevated IgG to savoy cabbage, do all types of cabbage need to be avoided?
• What are common sources of buckwheat?
• What does the number in parenthesis mean on Food Sensitivity results?
• What foods are included in Vibrant's Vegetarian Food Sensitivity panel?
• Is there a test for oxalate sensitivity?

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Gut Zoomer

• What are antibiotic resistance genes?
• I am passing worms in my stool but the Gut Zoomer did not detect the parasite in my stool sample. What's up with that?
• How can I reduce antibiotic resistance?
• Will rectal ozone therapy impact Gut Zoomer results?
• What impact could motility agents have on Gut Zoomer results?
• Can I order the Gut Pathogens panel as a standalone test (or do I have to order the whole Gut Zoomer)?

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Heavy Metals

• How does Vibrant measure heavy metals?
• What type of arsenic does Vibrant measure on the Heavy Metals test?
• Will sea salt be a problem with the heavy metal test?
• Do you have information for each metal in the Heavy Metals test?
• Does Vibrant’s Heavy Metals test measure methylmercury or ethylmercury?
• Will dark urine secondary to high levels of dopamine impact Heavy Metals results?

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Hormones

• Will oxytocin interfere with Saliva or Urine Hormones tests?
• If I have an irregular menstrual cycle, when can I get my blood drawn for serum hormones? 
• If I am taking birth control, can I still do Vibrant's Saliva Hormone panel?
• When should someone using hormone patches collect a urine sample for Vibrant's Urine Hormones test?
• Which menstrual phase do I choose if I use an intrauterine device (IUD)?
• When should I collect my Serum Hormones sample?

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Infections Panel

• Can taking an antibiotic alter the results on the Infections Panel?

Lectin Zoomer

• How do you explain tobacco aquaporin sensitivity in non-smokers?
• Can I be positive for a particular food on Vibrant Lectin Zoomer but negative for this Food on Vibrant Food Sensitivity or vice versa?
• What are aquaporins and why should I test for them?
• What are lectins and why should I test for them?

Mammalian Milk Zoomer

• Is there any other reason to be sensitive to buffalo milk?
• How can I be sensitive to a mammalian milk (goat, sheep, camel, donkey, buffalo) if I've never consumed it?

Micronutrient

• What tests are most correlated with vision and eye health, if any?
• What does it mean if my omega-3 index is low, but my total omega-3s are normal?
• How is the Omega-3 Index Calculated?
• What would cause my serum iron to elevate in a short time period?
• How accurate is the Micronutrient test and what is its sensitivity and specificity?
• Can you provide an equivalency or conversion factor for whole blood vitamin D3 measured on the Whole Blood Nutrient Profile as compared to  25-hydroxyvitamin D?

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Miscellaneous

• Does Vibrant have rejection criteria for urine creatinine for urine Heavy Metal, Environmental Toxins, Mycotoxins, Neurotransmitters, and Organic Acids tests?
• Will a 30-minute consultation be enough time to cover all the tests I ordered for this patient?
• Will a catheter (or the lubricant) effect Urine Test results?
• What tests will pregnancy affect?
• Do you have a genetic testing panel?
• Does Vibrant offer any test for SIBO?

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Mycotoxins

• What reference ranges does Vibrant Wellness use for the Mycotoxins Test?
• Can mycotoxin results vary day-to-day or over time?
• Will nasal steroids affect Mycotoxin test results?
• Will urine concentration or dilution interfere with Mycotoxin results?
• Which binders work best for each mycotoxin?
• Do you have information for each toxin in the Mycotoxins test?

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Neural Zoomer

• What markers on the Neural Zoomer Plus test may indicate PANDAS or PANS?
• Will antibiotics impact my Neural Zoomer test results?
• Will antihistmines impact Neural Zoomer results?
• Are Anti-purkinje and anti-Yo interconnected?
• What are the other names for Anti-Yo?
• What antigens are tested for anti-purkinje cell?

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Neurotransmitters

• Can the Neurotransmitter test urine samples be collected over several days?
• Does Vibrant offer Neuropeptide testing, or would the Neurotransmitters test be useful?
• Will Ritalin interfere with Vibrant's Neurotransmitters test OR impact Vibrant's Neurotransmitters test results?
• Why do I need to avoid nuts and protein powders before Vibrant's Neurotransmitters test?
• Why do I need to avoid banana and pineapple before Vibrant's Neurotransmitters test?
• How will GABA and L-theanine impact Vibrant's Neurotransmitters test?

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Nut Zoomer

• If sensitive to one nut on the Nut Zoomer, do I need to avoid all nuts?
• Does Vibrant's Nut Zoomer measure sensitivity to peanuts?

NutriPro

• Why should I order the NutriPro (genetics + micronutrients) instead of the Micronutrient test?

Sample Collection

• Can I keep supplies on-hand to give out to patients?

Clinical Consults

• How do I schedule a consultation with your clinical team?

Opening an Account

• Can I open a provider account in New York?

Ordering Portal FAQs

• How do I remove a provider from an account or practice?
• How do I add a provider to an account or practice?
• How do I set up an account?
• How do I find resources for your testing?
• How do I share test results with my patients?
• How do I cancel a patient's order?

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Placing Orders

• How can I edit drafts?
• How do I order testing?
• How do I re-order testing for an existing patient?
• How do I make a payment for a patient?
• Can I pay for my patient's testing?
• How should I charge patients for lab testing?

Shipping

• How do I send a testing kit to a patient?
• How do I schedule a patient's sample pickup?
• How do I track patient kit requests and where can I find the tracking number?
• How do I send a testing kit to a patient?

Billing

• Do you provide itemized receipt?
• How do I initiate a refund?
• How can patients pay for testing?
• Do you accept insurance?
• How can I get a refund on an order I never used?
• How do I pay for my tests?

Patient FAQs

• Can I request medical records directly from Vibrant?
• Can patients go over their report with the clinical team?
• How do I get my results?
• How do I complete my test?
• How do I order Vibrant testing?
• How can I pay for my lab testing?

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Shipping

• How do I send in my samples?
• How do I schedule a sample pickup?
• How do I track my kit?
• Do I need to know my tracking number?
• How do I arrange a FedEx pickup for my sample?
• How do I find a FedEx drop-off point?

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Phlebotomy

• Where can I find a blood draw site for patients?
• Where do I get my blood drawn?

Sample Collection FAQs

• Which Vibrant tests can be done by Dried Blood Spot testing?
• How do I request a redraw on a patient?
• Where can I find collection instructions for tests?
• Can I keep supplies on-hand to give out to patients?
• How do I collect my samples at home?
• What types of tests can I find collection instructions for?

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Collection Instruction Videos

• Specimen Collection (Phlebotomy Blood Draw)
• Saliva (4 Tubes) Collection Instructions Video
• DBS Collection Instructions Video
• Urine (1 Tube) Collection Instructions Video
• Stool Collection Instructions Video
• Microtube Collection Instructions Video

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Billing FAQs

• Do you provide superbill or CPT codes for your testing?
• Can I get a refund on my order?
• Can I cancel my order?