The Comprehensive Stool Analysis (CDSA) - Doctor's Data Test Kit measures the following analytes:
- Acetate
- 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
- 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
- Heterophyes heterophyes | 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.
- Valerate | Vegetable Fibers | Vibrio cholerae
- WBC
- Yeast Culture
- pH
What is the purpose of this test?
The Comprehensive Stool Analysis (CDSA) test kit from Doctor's Data is used to check the health of your digestive system by analyzing a sample of your stool. This test helps doctors understand how well your digestive system is working and can identify any potential issues that might be causing problems like diarrhea, constipation, or abdominal pain.
The CDSA test kit looks at different aspects of your stool, such as the presence of beneficial and harmful bacteria, yeast, parasites, and indicators of inflammation. By understanding these factors, doctors can create targeted treatment plans to improve your digestive health and overall well-being.
Benefits of the Comprehensive Stool Analysis (CDSA) - Doctor's Data Test Kit:
- Evaluates Digestive Health: Checks the overall health of your digestive system.
- Identifies Bacterial Balance: Finds out if there are beneficial or harmful bacteria in your gut.
- Detects Yeast: Identifies the presence of yeast in your digestive system.
- Finds Parasites: Detects parasites that might be causing digestive issues.
- Reveals Inflammation: Pinpoints signs of inflammation in your digestive tract.
- Diagnoses Digestive Problems: Helps diagnose issues like diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain.
- Personalized Treatment Plans: Assists doctors in creating specific treatment plans tailored to your needs.
- Non-Invasive: Uses a simple stool sample for testing.
- Improves Digestive Health: Aims to enhance the function and health of your digestive system.
- Supports Overall Well-being: Contributes to better overall health by improving digestive comfort and function.
Preparation:
No fasting is required. 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:
6-8 business days once the lab receives the specimen. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
