ANTIBODIES TO MICROBIOME, STRESS FACTORS AND MAST CELL MARKERS AS DIAGNOSTIC MARKERS FOR IBS

摘要

The present invention provides methods for aiding in the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in an individual. In particular, the present invention is useful for determining whether a sample from an individual is an IBS sample or a healthy control sample using a statistical algorithm. Thus, the present invention provides an accurate diagnostic prediction of IBS and is useful for guiding treatment decisions.