GASTROINTESTINAL TESTING

The key to optimal health starts with a healthy gut.

Assessing gut health is a great starting point in identifying the root cause of chronic illnesses that impact overall health including IBS, leaky gut, chronic fatigue, and parasitic infection.  Non-invasive comprehensive stool testing evaluates digestion, absorption, intestinal function, and the gut microbiome.

GI-MAP
Diagnostic Solutions

The GI-MAP (GI-Microbial Assay Plus) quantitatively assesses a patient’s microbiome with attention to bacterial, parasitic, and viral pathogens that can cause disease, disrupt the normal microbial balance, and contribute to chronic GI illness.

    • Autoimmune diseases

    • Brain fog

    • Diabetes

    • Digestive complaints, diarrhea or constipation

    • IBS/IBD

    • Mood disorders, depression, or anxiety

    • Skin problems, like acne or psoriasis

    • Weight loss issues

Additional testing options

  • Zonulin is a protein that opens intercellular tight junctions in the gut lining. It is considered a biomarker for barrier permeability.

    Available for standalone testing or as an add-on.

  • Helicobacter pylori is estimated to be present in roughly 50% of the human population but will only cause disease in roughly 15% of those cases. There is evidence that Helicobacter pylori can modify the human immune response to confer protection against certain conditions such as asthma, eczema, IBD, diabetes and obesity.

    Available for standalone testing.

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  • Quantitatively evaluates the gluten immunogenic peptide in stool after recent ingestion (within two-four days).

    Available for standalone testing or as an add-on.

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  • The Universal Antibiotic Resistance Genes Panel detects the presence of 55 genetic elements associated with resistance to 10 different classes of antibiotics.

    Available as an add-on.

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  • Fecal calprotectin is the most studied marker of gastrointestinal inflammation. High calprotectin indicates neutrophil infiltration to the gut mucosa. It is the gold standard marker for the diagnosis and monitoring of inflammatory bowel disease. It is used to differentiate IBD from irritable bowel syndrome.

GI 360
Doctor’s Data

An innovative, comprehensive and clinically-applicable stool profile to detect and assess the status of pathogens, viruses, parasites and bacteria that may be contributing to acute or chronic gastrointestinal symptoms and disease.

    • Abdominal pain

    • Bloody stool

    • Chronic or acute diarrhea

    • Fever or vomiting

    • Food sensitivities

    • Gastrointestinal symptoms

    • IBS/IBD

    • Inflammation

    • Joint pain

    • Mucosal barrier dysfunction

    • Nutritional deficiencies

  • Elevated fecal levels of a zonulin family protein (ZFP) have been associated with metabolic syndrome and obesity; conditions that have been linked to increased intestinal permeability ("leaky gut").

    Available as standalone testing or as an add-on.

  • This microorganism, which can be found on the stomach mucosa of infected people, causes very frequent and mostly silent infections that can produce gastritis, gastric ulcers and other serious pathologies.

    Available for standalone testing or as an add-on.

Additional testing options

GI Effects
Genova Diagnostics

Comprehensive assessment of complete gut health, assessing the root cause of most GI complaints. Utilizing cutting-edge technologies and biomarkers, these profiles offer valuable insight into digestive function, intestinal inflammation, and the intestinal microbiome.

    • Abdominal pain/cramps

    • Allergies

    • Atopic dermatitis/eczema

    • Autoimmune disease

    • Bloating

    • Constipation

    • Diabetes

    • Diarrhea

    • Gas

    • IBS/IBD

    • Indigestion/reflux

    • Joint aches

    • Mood disorders (depression)

    • Weight issues

  • Elevated fecal levels of a zonulin family protein (ZFP) have been associated with metabolic syndrome and obesity; conditions that have been linked to increased intestinal permeability ("leaky gut").

    Available as an add-on.

Additional testing options

GI - Basic Profile
US BioTek

An introductory GI Microbiome Panel that offers the basics of gut health. Measuring 78 markers from 8 GI testing categories.

GI - Advanced
US BioTek

This comprehensive GI Microbiome Profile. Offers 98 markers from 15 different testing categories - including the ones included in the Basic Profile. The profile combines different testing methodologies to offer highly sensitive results with industry-leading accuracy and reproducibility.

Comprehensive Stool Analysis
Doctor’s Data

The CSA profile helps pinpoint the causes of gastrointestinal symptoms and chronic systemic conditions, and measures key markers of digestion, absorption and inflammation.

    • Autoimmune disease

    • Food sensitivities

    • Gastrointestinal symptoms

    • IBS/IBD

    • Inflammation

    • Joint pain

    • Nutritional deficiencies

    • Skin conditions (atopic dermatitis)

Culture PCR & Parasitology
Doctor’s Data

Identifies imbalances in intestinal microflora. It includes comprehensive bacteriology and yeast cultures to identify the presence of beneficial flora, imbalanced flora, as well as detection of infectious pathogens and parasites.

    • Autoimmune disease

    • Fatigue

    • Food sensitivities

    • Gastrointestinal symptoms

    • Inflammation

    • IBS/IBD

    • Nutritional deficiencies

Microbiology Profile
Doctor’s Data

Includes comprehensive bacteriology and yeast cultures to identify the presence of beneficial flora, imbalanced flora including Clostridium species, and dysbiotic flora, as well as detection of infectious pathogens.

    • Autoimmune disease

    • Food sensitivities

    • Gastrointestinal symptoms

    • IBS/IBD

    • Inflammation

    • Joint pain

    • Nutritional deficiencies

    • Skin conditions (atopic dermatitis)

Comprehensive Clostridium Culture
Doctor’s Data

To aid in the identification and differentiation of Clostridium species, our specialized anaerobic culture optimized for Clostridium detects nearly 40 beneficial and pathogenic species.

    • Antibiotic-associated diarrhea

    • Autism spectrum disorders

SIBO Quintron Breath Test
SIBO Diagnostics

SIBO occurs when bacteria enter your normally sterile small intestine and begin to colonize. Hydrogen and Methane breath tests are used to help clinicians assess patients with various digestive disorders and is most beneficial for diagnosing SIBO.

    • Abdominal pain

    • Constipation

    • Diarrhea

    • Excessive abdominal distension/bloating

    • Excessive burping

    • Excessive flatulence (extremely pungent smelling in some cases)

    • Excessive trapped gas and abdominal pressure)

    • GERD

    • Halitosis

    • Nausea

 FAQs

  • Short answer is yes. The long answer is we don’t advise it. There are many testing options available, and many symptoms you may be experiencing could point to more than one test. Our naturopathic doctors are trained to dig to the root of the symptom to figure out the cause. To save you time, money and get you feeling better fast, we think it’s best to have an Initial Consult with one of our doctors first.

  • As always, it depends. Lots of insurance plans will allow you to claim tests under you Health Spending Account, others won’t. Please contact your insurance provider to get the right information.

  • Yes, you will require a follow-up appointment to review your test results.