The GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Profile can reveal important information about the root cause of many common gastrointestinal symptoms such as gas, bloating, indigestion, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. This stool analysis utilizes biomarkers such as Calprotectin to differentiate between Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. In addition, the GI Effects test can be used to evaluate patients with a clinical history that suggests a gastrointestinal infection or dysbiosis.
Gut microbes are codependent with one another and with their human host, and the health of one affects the other. A sizeable volume of research associates a dysbiotic, or imbalanced gut microbiome with multiple disease states both within and outside of the GI tract. The diverse metabolic activities of the microbiome ultimately impact the human host, and the activities of the human host ultimately affect the health of their microbiome.
- GI Effects is a comprehensive assessment of complete GI health, assessing the root cause of most gut complaints by combining PCR, culture, and microscopic methods to ensure any and all relevant organisms are identified.
- GI Effects recovers live organisms (yeast and bacteria) for susceptibility testing and improved treatment options.
- GI Effects measures metabolomics and can assess the interaction between the microbiome and its host.
Collection Details:
Patient Preparation:
Before collecting your specimen refer to the shipping instructions to determine what day you can ship. Ship only Monday through Friday, and within 24 hours after final collection.
Please read all instructions included with the kit carefully before beginning.
IMPORTANT PREP BEFORE PATIENT TAKES TEST
2-4 WEEKS BEFORE THE TEST:
- Consult your physician before stopping any medications. Certain medications and/or supplements may impact test results
- Discontinue antibiotics, antiparasitics, antifungals, probiotic supplements (acidophilus, etc.)
- Discontinue proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and bismuth 14 days prior if adding on the H. pylori test
2 DAYS BEFORE THE TEST:
- Discontinue aspirin and other NSAIDs (i.e. ibuprofen), rectal suppositories, enemas, activated charcoal, bismuth, betaine HCl, digestive enzymes, antacids, laxatives, mineral oil, castor oil,
and/or bentonite clay