Proportion (%) of subjects with abnormal results by IBS subcategory
| Biomarker | IBS-D | IBS-C | IBS-M |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calprotectin* | 13.4‡ | 7.1‡ | 10.9 |
| Eosinophil protein X** | 12.2‡‡ | 4.4‡‡ | 8.0 |
| Low growth of Bifido/Lacto*** | 64.1 | 71.6‡‡‡ | 64.6 |
| Bacterial potential pathogens**** | 75.9‡‡‡‡ | 71.0 | 71.6 |
Across-group significance: *p=0.0025; **p<0.001; ***p=0.0402; ****p=0.0285.
Between-group significance, versus IBS-M: ‡p<0.004; ‡‡p<0.003; ‡‡‡p=0.0114; ‡‡‡‡p=0.0103.
IBS, irritable bowel syndrome.