The G.I. Map Stool Test, otherwise known as the Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus or GI-MAP test, is one of the most sought-after medical tests that our office recommends for people suffering from IBS, IBD, and other Chronic GI problems.
Price: $925 (GI MAP Stool Test + Consult)
Time: Get your results within 7-14 business days
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.
Order Your Personalized GI Map Stool Test Profile, which includes:
- Comprehensive GI MAP Stool Test
- One-on-one consult with Dr. Hagmeyer to discuss Test Results
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About The G.I. Map Stool Test
The G.I. Map Stool Test, otherwise known as the Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus or GI-MAP test, is one of the newest additions to the list of the most sought-after medical tests today that our office is implementing in helping patients who suffer from digestive problems. The main goal of this test is to use one stool sample that can be conveniently collected in the comfort of your own home.
When examining your microbiome, GI MAP focuses on the specific microbes that tend to disturb the normal balance of your microbiome, triggering issues in your gastrointestinal flora and causing digestion problems as well as other chronic health conditions.
✅ The G.I Map Stool test is the easy, safe, and private way to get a more complete review of your digestive health than tests conventional doctors offer…
✅ The G.I Map Test is the only stool test approved by the F.D.A
✅ Find out the underlying cause of your digestive problems, which includes what is causing your diarrhea, constipation, reflux, bloating, and other IBS symptoms.
✅ Find out how your digestive health can cause other chronic health problems, even with minimal digestive symptoms.
✅ The G.I Map test is done by yourself, in the privacy of your own home, and then sent to the lab in the provided express post kit.
Who Needs G.I Map Stool Test ?
The G.I Map Test can help provide a more complete and accurate picture of digestive health for anyone:
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Bloating
- Acid reflux
- Pain in the stomach
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Leaky Gut
- Food Sensitivities
- Hormone Imbalances
- Thyroid Problems
- Autoimmune Disease
- Anxiety and Depression
- Detoxification Problems
With this information, it is easier to receive individual and actionable details about your microbiota and its relationship to different metabolic, autoimmune, cardiovascular, inflammatory, and chronic illnesses.
With the high specificity and sensitivity, as well as the fast turnaround, of the test, it is no longer surprising why many functional medical practitioners, as well as other medical professionals, use it.
Here's How It Works
Why the G.I Map Is One Of the Best Options For Functional Stool Testing
It is necessary to undergo specific tests designed to diagnose dysfunction in the G.I tract to identify the cause of your digestion problems and other chronic health conditions, and this will help determine the perfect solution for certain health issues, This type of detailed testing is usually not done by the average doctor who sees you for a 10 minute appointment.
The G.I. Map Stool Test, which assesses for a wide variety of pathogens and other digestive health markers and is one of the go-to tests to identify what is happening with your digestion, this takes out the “guess work” when it comes to a treatment plan.
What Makes it Different from the Other Stool Tests Today?
What’s nice about the G.I. Map Stool Test is that it is something that you can do at home. Fortunately, it is easy to do this test since we can ship the G.I Map test to you, regardless of where you live in the world.
It is an exciting and new health test that can provide the best out of all the other stool examinations and tests combined.
The test does so with the help of a new process known as PCR. It works by closely examining the bacteria’s DNA, which is one of the reasons why it is quickly becoming the leading solution when it comes to testing for bacteria.
While other stool tests that are currently available also seem to be based on DNA, take note that some of them only use matrix-assisted laser desorption (MALDI/TOF) as a means of detecting stool microbes.
The G.I. Map Stool Test is more comprehensive as it really performs a deep scrutiny of the problem. It is different than other tests as it makes use of a multiplex and automated PCR analysis technique, which makes it possible to measure multiple viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria simultaneously with just one stool sample.
Another thing that makes it different is its ability to do the DNA sequencing process with expertise.
The result is superior specificity and sensitivity when it comes to detecting up to fifteen of the most common triggers of chronic diseases and gastroenteritis.
In addition, the test makes use of intestinal health markers, making it possible for it to analyze your gut microbiome comprehensively. It also makes use of inflammation, digestion, and mucosal immune system markers to make it even more effective.