This test provides information on inflammation and how well food is digested and absorbed. Stool testing can also uncover imbalances in yeast, parasites, and healthy and unhealthy bacteria that live in the large intestine (microbiome).
Systemic diseases can be linked to the GI tract and improving the health of your gut may improve your overall health. Identifying abnormalities through this test allows you and your healthcare provider to develop a personalised treatment plan to improve your symptoms.
Considerations:
Please discontinue use of NSAIDs and aspirin 2 days before testing if possible.
Avoid probiotics 2-4 weeks before testing
Discontinue use of antacids and bismuth 2-14 days before testing if possible
Avoid bentonite clay, activated charcoal, betaine HCL, digestive enzymes, laxatives, castor oil, enemas and rectal suppositories 2-4 days before testing
Avoid antifungals, antibiotics and antiparasitics for 2 weeks before testing
Please do not complete this test on a child under the age of 2.
When To Order This Test:
If you suffer with gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, excessive gas or have a diagnosis of SIBO, IBS/IBD or food intolerances
If you suffer with a general feeling of malaise, chronic fatigue, brain fog, allergies, skin conditions, autoimmunity, malabsorption, mental health difficulties or chronic inflammation.
Analytes:
Pancreatic Elastase-1 - a marker of exocrine pancreatic function
Products of protein breakdown are markers of undigested protein reaching the colon
Feacal Fat - a marker of fat breakdown and absorption
Calprotectin - a marker of neutrophil-driven inflammation
Eosinophil Protein X - a marker of eosinophil-driven inflammation and allergic response
Feacal Secretory IgA - a marker of gut secretory immunity and barrier function
Feacal Occult Blood Test - detects hidden blood
Metabolic indicators, including short-chain fatty acids and beta-glucuronidase - demonstrate specific and vital metabolic functions performed by the microbiota
Commensal Bacteria - demonstrate the composition, abundance and patterns of gut organisms
Bacterial and mycology cultures - demonstrate the presence of specific beneficial and pathogenic organisms
Bacterial and mycology sensitivities - provided for pathogenic or potentially pathogenic organisms that have been cultured. The report includes effective prescriptive and natural agents
Parasitology - includes comprehensive testing for all parasites on every parasitology exam ordered, includes: Blastocystis spp., Cryptosporidium parvum/hominis, Cyclospora cayetanensis, Dientamoeba fragilis, Entamoeba histolytica, and Giardia
Campylobacter
Clostridium difficile
Escherichia coli
Helicobacter pylori
Feacal Lactoferrin
Macroscopic Exam for Worms
Zonulin Family Peptide
KOH Preparation for Yeast
