The GI Effects gut pathogen tests for the status of intestinal bacteria, helping to identify predominate, opportunistic, and pathogenic bacteria using DNA analysis. The analysis uses molecular and microscopic approaches for stool-based gastrointestinal diagnostics. O&P technology is the gold standard diagnostic methodology for parasite detection, while PCR technology provides an expansive assessment of anaerobic gut microflora.
Over 95% of the bacteria in the gut are anaerobes, but in the cecum (beginning fo the large intestine), aerobic bacteria reach high densities. Under normal homeostatic conditions, the intestinal microflora are of central importance in preventing colonization by pathogens, termed “colonization resistance.” Other analytes include yeast/fungi, parasites, adiposity index, and microbial and fungi sensitivities.
Tests for:
The status of beneficial and harmful intestinal bacteria.
Test advantages:
Enhanced Clinical Utility: Clinical utility for parasite detection is enhanced with O&P technology, the current clinical diagnostic standard of care. This test uses Optimized Parasite Recovery (OPR), a version of O&P technology which utilizes a concentration process to optimize parasite detection. Since the vast majority of commensal gut microflora are anaerobes that present culture challenges, microbial DNA analysis is utilized to optimize the assessment of gut microbial composition.
Symptoms and conditions:
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Abdominal pains
- Gas
- Heartburn
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Fecal incontinence
- Colitis
- Hemorrhoids
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sleep disorders
- Motility disorders
- Specimen Type:
- Stool
- Phlebotomy Type:
- NONE
- SKU:
- 2207