Diagnostic Process
Easy to administer in-office or via telemedicine, & it helps identify physiological causes!
Simplified Transit Time Test
Non-invasive Diagnostic Tool
SAFE | SIMPLE | RELIABLE
Rx Only
For Single Dose Only
24 radiopaque markers per capsule (Size 00)
HELP DIAGNOSE CONDITIONS such as
Chronic constipation
Outlet obstruction
Hypomotility
Other bowel disorders
WHAT’S IN
THE CAPSULE?
Each SITZMARKS capsule contains 24 radiopaque markers, which are visible and easy to see before the patient swallows it. The capsule dissolves and releases the markers inside the patient’s digestive tract.
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DAY 1
Patient swallows SITZMARKS capsule containing radiopaque markers.
DAYs 1-4
Patient continues their normal routine as the capsule dissolves and releases the markers inside their digestive tract.
DAY 5
patient has a flat plate abdominal x-ray.
Healthcare provider will receive radiology results.
HERE is THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER GUIDE ON READING THE POTENTIAL RESULTS
Normal
>80% of the markers are passed by Day 5, colonic transit is not grossly abnormal.
AbNormal Transit
When remaining markers are scattered about the colon, condition is most likely hypomotility or colonic inertia.
When remaining markers accumulate in the rectum or rectosigmoid, this is most likely functional outlet delay, e.g., internal rectal prolapse, anismus.
Potential blockage
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