What is the purpose of this test?
The Doctor's Data's GI360™ Microbiome Stool Test Kit is used to help us understand the health of your digestive system. Inside your digestive system, there are trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms that play a big role in keeping you healthy. This test helps us to analyze the types and amounts of these microorganisms in your stool, giving us insights into your gut health.
By analyzing the bacteria in your gut, this test can help us identify any imbalances or issues in your digestive system. This information can be used to create personalized recommendations to improve your gut health, such as dietary changes, probiotics, or other targeted interventions. Overall, the goal of this test is to help us better understand and support your digestive health, leading to improved overall well-being.
The GI360™ Microbiome, Stool - Doctor's Data Test Kit includes the following:
- Acinetobacter junii | Actinobacteria | Actinomycetales | Akkermansia muciniphila | Alistipes onderdonkii | Alistipes spp.
- Bacilli Class | Bacteroides fragilis | Bacteroides pectinophilus | Bacteroides spp. & Prevotella spp. | Bacteroides stercoris | Bacteroides zoogleoformans | Bifidobacterium spp.
- Catenibacterium mitsuokai | Clostridia Class | Clostridium L2-50 | Clostridium methylpentosum | Coprobacillus cateniformis
- Dialister invisus | Dialister invisus & Megasphaera micronuciformis | Dorea spp. | Dysbiosis Index
- Enterobacteriaceae | Escherichia spp. | Eubacterium biforme | Eubacterium hallii | Eubacterium siraeum
- Faecalibacterium prausnitzii | Firmicutes
- Lachnospiraceae | Lactobacillus ruminis & Pediococcus acidilactici | Lactobacillus spp.
- Mycoplasma hominis
- Parabacteroides johnsonii | Phascolarctobacterium spp. | Proteobacteria
- Ruminococcus albus & R. bromii | Ruminococcus gnavus
- Streptococcus agalactiae & Eubacterium rectale | Streptococcus salivarius ssp. thermophilus | Streptococcus salivarius ssp. thermophilus & S. sanguinis | Streptococcus spp.
- Veillonella spp.
Benefits of the GI360™ Microbiome, Stool - Doctor's Data Test Kit:
- Comprehensive Analysis: The GI360™ Microbiome stooltest provides a detailed analysis of the gut microbiome, including the identification and quantification of various bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
- Detection of Pathogens: It detects pathogenic microorganisms that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea, bloating, and abdominal pain.
- Assessment of Gut Dysbiosis: The test helps identify imbalances in the gut microbiota, known as dysbiosis, which can be linked to various health conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- Personalized Treatment: Results from the GI360™ test can be used to tailor personalized treatment plans, including dietary recommendations, probiotics, and other interventions to restore gut health.
- Non-Invasive Collection: The test uses a non-invasive stool sample collection method, making it easy and convenient for patients to provide samples from home.
- Advanced Technology: The GI360™ test utilizes advanced technologies like quantitative PCR (qPCR) and mass spectrometry to provide accurate and reliable results.
Sample Report
Preparation:
Ship to lab Monday-Thursday only. Please read all of the directions and the collection procedures prior to starting test. If taking antifungal or antibiotic medications wait three days to begin collection after finishing the medication. Please refrain from taking digestive enzymes, antacids, and aspirin for two days prior to and during the specimen collection. Refrain from taking probiotic supplements for two weeks prior to specimen collection. Never discontinue prescription medications without first consulting your physician.
Test Results:
2-5 business days once the lab receives the specimen. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
