Gut Health Test

What is the GI Effects Comprehensive Test?

This test is a group of advanced stool tests that assess digestive function, intestinal inflammation, and the intestinal microbiome to assist in managing gastrointestinal health. Gut microorganisms are codependant on one another, and their human host and the health of one affect the other. 

This report will synthesize findings by integrating a novel, proprietary scoring system. These functional imbalance scores will help direct targeted therapeutic recommendations with support option included on the front page of the report. Clinicians can prioritize test findings and treatment based on score severity and can track scores over time. Biomarkers are grouped and scored in 5 key areas relating to GI function:

1. Maldigestion
2. Inflammation 
3. Dysbiosis
4. Metabolite Imbalance 
5. Infection 

What does the GI Effects Comprehensive test measure? 

This test can reveal critical information about the root cause of gastrointestinal symptoms such as gas, diarrhea, bloating, indigestion, abdominal pain, and constipation. Several biomarkers are analyzed to define a diagnosis.

The specific biomarkers measured in this test are related to:

Digestion/Absorption:

• Pancreatic Elastase-1
• Products of protein breakdown 
• Fecal fat 

Inflammation/Immunology

• Calprotectin
• Eosinophil Protein X
• Fecal Secretory IgA
• Fecal Occult Blood 

Gut Microbiome 

• Metabolic indicators
• Commensal Bacteria 
• Bacterial and mycology sensitivities 
• Parasitology
• Campylobacter
• Clostridium difficile 
• Escherichia coli
• Helicobacter pylori
• Fecal Lactoferrin
• Macro Exam for Worms 
• Zonulin Family Peptide
• KOH preparation for yeast

What type of samples are needed to complete the GI Effects Comprehensive Test?

A one time stool sample is needed. Stool samples are shipped to the lab for sample analysis