This test is a non-invasive stool test, which measures 7 key gut, immune, inflammatory and digestive health markers. This test can be used to provide a clinical picture of how healthy a clients microbiome is as well as a comprehensive overview of GI and digestive function.
This test is valuable in the assessment of:
- IBS/IBD
- Maldigestion/weight loss
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain/cramping
Analytics:
- Beta defensin 2
- Calprotectin
- Pancreatic elastase
- Secretory IgA
- Zonulin
- Bile acids
- Occult blood (FIT)
Considerations:
- Please discontinue use of NSAIDs and aspirin 2 days before test if possible
- Avoid probiotics 2-4 weeks before test
- Discontinue use of antacids and bismuth 2-14 days before test if possible
- Avoid bentonite clay, activated charcoal, betaine HCL, digestive enzymes, laxatives, castor oil, enemas and rectal suppositories 2-4 days before testing
- Avoid antifungals, antibiotics and antiparasitics for 2 weeks before testing
- Please do not complete this test on a child under the age of 2.
Gastrointestinal Health Markers
£209.00Price
All ordered tests will be mediated by our Naturopath, Lekita Davies. Once test results have been returned to us, Lekita will call the client to deliver the results and discuss anything appropriate for the case. After the phone call, results will be emailed to the client alongside any suggestions. Please note that we cannot deliver results without a phone call.