What is the purpose of this test?
The Genova Diagnostics Gastrointestinal (GI) Effects® Comprehensive Stool Profile 1 Day is a thorough test that evaluates the health of your digestive system. Over 24 hours, you collect small samples of your stool and send them to a specialized lab. The lab analyzes these samples to assess how well your body digests food, identify any harmful bacteria, viruses, or parasites, and determine if you have a healthy balance of beneficial bacteria in your gut. Additionally, the test checks for signs of inflammation and evaluates how effectively your body absorbs nutrients from the food you eat.
This comprehensive test is useful for doctors to diagnose the causes of various digestive issues, such as abdominal pain, bloating, gas, constipation, and diarrhea. By closely examining your stool, doctors can detect infections, irritations, and other digestive problems that might be affecting your health. This detailed information helps doctors to create an effective treatment plan tailored to address the specific issues in your digestive system, ultimately helping you feel better and maintain good digestive health.
The GI Effects® Comprehensive Stool Profile 1 Day - Genova Test Kit includes the following biomarkers:
Digestion and Absorption:
- Pancreatic Elastase 1
- Products of Protein Breakdown (Total) (Valerate, Isobutyrate, Isovalerate)
- Fecal Fat (Total)
- Triglycerides
- Long-Chain Fatty Acids
- Cholesterol
- Phospholipids
Inflammation and Immunology:
- Calprotectin
- Eosinophil Protein X (EPX)
- Fecal secretory IgA
Gut Microbiome Metabolites:
- Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFA) (Total) (Acetate, n-Butyrate, Propionate)
- n-Butyrate Concentration
- n-Butyrate %
- Acetate %
- Propionate %
- Beta-glucuronidase
Gastrointestinal Microbiome (PCR):
Commensal Bacteria (qPCR):
- Bacteroidetes Phylum
- Bacteroides uniformis
- Phocaeicola vulgatus
- Barnesiella spp.
- Odoribacter spp
- Prevotella spp.
- Firmicutes Phylum
- Anaerotruncus colihominis /massiliensis
- Butyrivibrio crossotus
- Clostridium spp.
- Coprococcus eutactus
- Faecalibacterium prausnitzii
- Lactobacillus spp.
- Pseudoflavonifractor spp.
- Roseburia spp.
- Ruminococcus bromii
- Veillonella spp.
- Actinobacteria Phylum
- Bifidobacterium spp.
- Collinsella aerofaciens
- Proteobacteria Phylum
- Desulfovibrio piger
- Escherichia coli
- Oxalobacter formigenes
- Euryarchaeota Phylum
- Methanobrevibacter smithii
- Fusobacteria Phylum
- Fusobacterium spp.
- Verrucomicrobia Phylum
Gastrointestinal Microbiome (Culture):
- Bacteriology (Culture)
- Mycology (Yeast/Fungi)
- Bacterial Sensitivities (pharmaceutical & botanical)
- Mycology Sensitivities (pharmaceutical & botanical)
Parasitology:
- Microscopic Exam Results
- qPCR Parasitology - Protozoa
Additional Findings:
- Fecal Occult Blood
- Color
- Consistency
Benefits of the GI Effects® Comprehensive Stool Profile 1 Day - Genova Test Kit:
- Comprehensive Analysis: The test kit provides a thorough analysis of stool samples collected over 24 hours, allowing doctors to gain a comprehensive understanding of digestive health.
- Digestive Function Assessment: It helps doctors evaluate digestive function, including how well the body breaks down food.
- Bacteria Balance Evaluation: The test assesses the balance of "good" and "bad" bacteria in the gut, providing insights into overall gut health.
- Infection and Inflammation Detection: Doctors can identify signs of infection or inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive problems.
- Personalized Treatment Plans: Results from the test kit assist doctors in creating personalized treatment plans tailored to address specific digestive issues.
- Improved Management: By understanding the underlying factors contributing to digestive problems, patients can experience improved management of their gastrointestinal health.
Sample Report
Preparation:
Ship collection kits Monday thru Thursday to avoid US holidays which may cause delays. Please, make sure to read all of the directions and the collection procedures prior to starting the test. Patients should wait two weeks after completion of PPIs, bismuth, antifungal, antibiotic, probiotic, and antiparasitic medications before starting this collection. In addition, patients should refrain from taking digestive enzymes, laxatives (particularly mineral or castor oil), antacids, aspirin, and substances containing barium and/or bismuth for at least 48 hours prior to and during the specimen collection. To properly assess fat absorption, be sure to consume normal amounts of dietary fat. Check with your physician before stopping medications.
Test Results:
17 business days once the lab receives the specimen. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays. At this time, the lab is experiencing delays, which could add 3 days to the normal turnaround time for results.
