The GI Effects® Comprehensive Stool Profile is an advanced stool test that provides immediate, actionable clinical information for the management of gastrointestinal health. Utilizing cutting-edge technologies and biomarkers, this test offers valuable insight into digestive function, intestinal inflammation, and the intestinal microbiome.
Price: $2499
Sample Required: Stool
FAQs
No. This is a cash discount and includes a consultation with Dr Hagmeyer.
No you do not need to go to a doctors office for a stool test. A stool test can be done from the comfort of your home.
Web results are posted within 7-14 business days. Our office will notify you when test results have been reported.
You will be emailed a confirmation from the lab. Within 3-5 business days, you will receive a test kit that you will take to the lab with you.
Yes. Dr Hagmeyer will review the test result with you. Each test comes with a post-test review/explanation.
One we have placed the order for the test we are unable to issue a refund.
A functional stool microbiome test, often referred to as a stool analysis or microbiome test, is designed to assess the composition and function of gut bacteria. It can provide insights into gastrointestinal health and overall well-being. Here are some symptoms that might prompt someone to consider this type of testing:
1. Chronic Digestive Issues:
Persistent symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, bloating, or abdominal pain can indicate an imbalance in gut microbiota.
2. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS):
Individuals diagnosed with IBS may undergo microbiome testing to explore underlying dysbiosis or to tailor dietary and therapeutic interventions.
3. Food Intolerances or Sensitivities:
Symptoms such as gas, bloating, or discomfort after eating certain foods may lead to testing to identify gut bacteria that may be influencing these reactions.
4. Frequent Infections:
Recurrent gastrointestinal infections or conditions like candidiasis may prompt testing to assess the microbiome’s role in immune function.
5. Unexplained Weight Changes:
Unintended weight loss or gain might be associated with gut health and could warrant testing to understand the microbial influences on metabolism.
6. Autoimmune Conditions:
Individuals with autoimmune diseases may explore microbiome testing to determine if gut health plays a role in their condition.
7. Mental Health Issues:
Symptoms of anxiety, depression, or other mood disorders may prompt testing, as gut health is increasingly linked to mental health through the gut-brain axis.
8. Skin Conditions:
Conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or acne may be influenced by gut health, leading some to consider a microbiome assessment.
9. Chronic Fatigue:
Persistent fatigue without a clear cause may be linked to gut health, prompting testing to evaluate the microbiome.
10. Dysbiosis or Previous Antibiotic Use:
History of antibiotic use or known dysbiosis (imbalance of gut bacteria) might lead to testing to assess recovery and the current state of the microbiome.
11. Dietary Changes or Interest in Gut Health:
Individuals interested in optimizing their gut health or making dietary changes (e.g., adopting a specific diet) might seek testing for personalized recommendations.
12. Post-Infectious Gastrointestinal Symptoms:
After experiencing gastrointestinal infections, some individuals may have lingering symptoms and seek to understand any resultant changes in their microbiome.
If someone is experiencing any of these symptoms, they should discuss them with a Certified Functional Medicine practitioner (Doctor), who can determine the appropriateness of a functional stool microbiome test and interpret its results in the context of their overall health.
Why choose GI Effects?
✅ GI Effects® is a comprehensive assessment of complete gut health, assessing the root cause of most GI complaints.
✅ This test implements both PCR, culture, and microscopic testing methods ensures any and all relevant organisms are identified.
✅ Data driven analysis is based on our database of hundreds of thousands of complete stool profiles.
GI Effects stool testing might be right for you if you struggle with:
- Gas
- Bloating
- Abdominal pain/cramps
- Indigestion/reflux
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Food Allergies
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
The GI Effects Stool Test are a suite of advanced stool tests that provide immediate, actionable clinical information for the management of gastrointestinal health.
Utilizing cutting-edge technologies and biomarkers, these profiles offer valuable insight into digestive function, intestinal inflammation, and the intestinal microbiome.
The overview pages make results interpretation quicker and easier, to prioritize treatment and assess microbiome status.
The GI Effects Stool Test can reveal important information about the root cause of many common gastrointestinal symptoms and non-GI conditions including:
- Gas
- Bloating
- Indigestion/ reflux
- Abdominal pain/ cramps
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) [1,2]
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) [3,4]
- Atopic dermatitis/ eczema [5,6]
- Allergies [5]
- Autoimmune diseases [7,8]
- Mood disorders (depression) [9,10]
- Joint aches [11,12]
- Diabetes [13,14,15]
- Weight issues [15,16,17,18]
The health of the entire body is dependent on a healthy gut and gut microbiome.
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. [19,20,21]
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.
The biomarkers on the GI Effects Comprehensive Profile Stool Test reflect the 3 key functions of gut health arranged in the “DIG” format: Digestion/Absorption, Inflammation/Immunology, and the Gut Microbiome:
Digestion/Absorption:
- Pancreatic Elastase-1 is a marker of exocrine pancreatic function.
- Products of Protein Breakdown are markers of undigested protein reaching the colon.
- Fecal Fat is a marker of fat breakdown and absorption.
Inflammation/Immunology:
- Calprotectin is a marker of neutrophil-driven inflammation. Produced in abundance at sites of inflammation, this biomarker has been proven clinically useful in differentiating between Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). [1,2]
- Eosinophil Protein X is a marker of eosinophil-driven inflammation and allergic response.
- Fecal Secretory IgA is a marker of gut secretory immunity and barrier function.
- Fecal Occult Blood Test detects hidden blood; fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) has been recommended by the American College of Gastroenterology as the preferred noninvasive test for colorectal cancer screening/detection.
Gut Microbiome:
- Genova is the first laboratory to introduce an Inflammation-Associated Dysbiosis score and a Methane Dysbiosis score by incorporating our latest, published microbiome data analysis.22
- 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.
- More than 95% of commensal gut organisms are anaerobic and are difficult to recover by traditional (aerobic) culture techniques.
- GI Effects assesses a set of 24 genera/species that map to 7 major phyla.
- 16S rRNA gene polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) amplification technique
- Comprehensive microbiome analysis included
- Bacterial and mycology cultures demonstrate the presence of specific beneficial and pathogenic organisms.
- Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) technology is used for limitless bacterial and fungal species identification via culture
- Bacterial and mycology sensitivities are 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.
- GI Effects provides microscopic fecal specimen examination for ova and parasites (O&P), the gold standard of diagnosis for many parasites.
- 6 Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) targets detect common protozoal parasites including Blastocystis spp., Cryptosporidium parvum/hominis, Cyclospora cayetanensis, Dientamoeba fragilis, Entamoeba histolytica, and Giardia.
- PCR for organisms is emerging as a highly sensitive method for infectious organism detection.
