Comprehensive Stool Analysis plus Parasitology x3 (CDSA/P) - Doctor's Data Test Kit
The Comprehensive Stool Analysis plus Parasitology x3 (CDSA/P)—Doctor's Data Test Kit helps people check the health of their digestive system using stool samples collected over three days. By looking at stool samples, it can find issues like infections, inflammation, and imbalances in the gut, and it helps doctors create better treatment plans for digestive problems like diarrhea, constipation, and stomach pain.
Preparation:
Ship to lab Monday-Thursday only. Please read all of the directions and the collection procedures prior to starting test. Please wait three days after completion of antifungal or antibiotic medications before starting this collection. Please refrain from taking digestive enzymes, laxatives (particularly mineral or castor oil), antacids, aspirin, and substances containing barium and/or bismuth for two days prior to and during the specimen collection. Refrain from taking probiotic supplements for two weeks prior to specimen collection. To properly assess fat absorption, be sure to consume normal amounts of dietary fat. Never discontinue prescription medications without first consulting your physician.
Test Results:
8-12 business days once the lab receives the specimen. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
Details:
This kit allows for the individual to choose between a 1, 2, or 3 day stool collection. Please mark your choice on the paperwork included in your kit.
The Comprehensive Stool Analysis plus Parasitology x3 (CDSA/P) - Doctor's Data Test Kit measures the following analytes:
- Acetate | Adenovirus 40/41 | Ascaris lumbricoides
- Bacteria Culture | Balantidium coli | Blastocystis spp. | Butyrate
- Calprotectin | Campylobacter spp. | Capillaria hepatica | Capillaria philippinensis | Carbohydrates | Charcot-Leyden Crystals | Chilomastix mesnili | Clonorchis sinensis | Clostridioides difficile | Cryptosporidium spp. | Cystoisospora belli
- Dientamoeba fragilis | Diphyllobothrium latum | Dipylidium caninum
- E. coli | Endolimax nana | Entamoeba coli | Entamoeba hartmanni | Entamoeba histolytica | Entamoeba histolytica/dispar | Entamoeba polecki
- Enterobius vermicularis | Enteromonas hominis
- Fasciola hepatica/Fasciolopsis buski
- Giardia
- Heterophyes heterophyes | Hookworm | Hymenolepis diminuta | Hymenolepis nana
- Iodamoeba buetschlii
- Lactoferrin | Lysozyme
- Mucus | Muscle Fibers
- Norovirus GI | Norovirus GII
- Occult Blood
- Pancreatic Elastase 1 | Paragonimus westermani | Pentatrichomonas hominis | Pollen | Propionate
- RBC | Retortamonas intestinalis | Rotavirus A
- SIgA | Salmonella spp. | Shigella spp. | Strongyloides stercoralis
- Taenia spp. | Total Fecal Fat | Total SCFAs | Trichuris trichiura
- Valerate | Vegetable Fibers | Vibrio cholerae
- WBC
- Yeast Culture
- pH
What is the purpose of this test?
The Comprehensive Stool Analysis plus Parasitology x3 (CDSA/P) Test Kit helps individuals understand the health of their digestive system. This test can show if there are any issues, such as infections, inflammation, or imbalances in the gut. By analyzing the stool samples, the test can provide valuable information about the presence of beneficial and harmful bacteria, as well as parasites that may be affecting the digestive system.
The CDSA/P x3 test kit is useful for identifying the root causes of digestive problems, such as chronic diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain. It helps doctors tailor treatment plans to the individual's needs, leading to more effective and personalized care. Overall, the CDSA/P x3 test kit plays a crucial role in assessing and improving gut health, which is essential for overall well-being and digestive comfort.
Benefits of the Comprehensive Stool Analysis plus Parasitology x3 (CDSA/P) - Doctor's Data Test Kit:
- Checks Digestive Health: Evaluates the overall health of the digestive system.
- Detects Infections: Identifies bacterial, viral, or fungal infections in the gut.
- Identifies Inflammation: Pinpoints inflammation in the digestive tract.
- Assesses Gut Bacteria: Analyzes the balance of beneficial and harmful bacteria.
- Finds Parasites: Detects the presence of parasites in the digestive system.
- Diagnoses Digestive Issues: Helps diagnose the root causes of problems like chronic diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain.
- Personalized Treatment Plans: Aids doctors in creating tailored treatment plans based on individual needs.
- Non-Invasive Sample Collection: Uses simple stool samples for testing.
- Improves Gut Health: Aims to enhance overall gut health and function.
- Supports Overall Well-being: Contributes to better overall health by improving digestive comfort and function.
