Comprehensive Stool Analysis Test
The Comprehensive Stool Analysis Test Stool Profiles are a suite of advanced stool tests that provide immediate, actionable clinical information for the management of gastrointestinal health.
Comprehensive Stool Analysis Test
Comprehensive Stool Analysis Test is an extensive evaluation of stool samples and related gut health, assessing the root cause of most gut health complaints.
Our microscopic testing methods ensures all important micro-organisms are identified.
Our testing procedures are based on the latest research and thousands of complete stool profiles.
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Comprehensive Stool Analysis Test are a collection of advanced stool tests that provide clinical information for the management of gastrointestinal health. We utilize cutting-edge technologies and biomarkers, these profiles offer valuable insight into digestive function, intestinal inflammation, and the intestinal microbiome. The final report provided make results interpretation quicker and easier, to maximize our treatment protocols.
Comprehensive Stool Analysis Test can reveal important information about the root cause of many common gastrointestinal symptoms and non-GI conditions including:
- Gas
- Bloating
- Indigestion/ reflux
- Abdominal pain/ cramps
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) [1,2]
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) [3,4]
- Atopic dermatitis/ eczema [5,6]
- Allergies [5]
- Autoimmune diseases [7,8]
- Mood disorders (depression) [9,10]
- Joint aches [11,12]
- Diabetes [13,14,15]
- Weight issues [15,16,17,18]
The health of the entire body is dependent on a healthy gut and gut microbiome. Gut microbes are codependent with one another and with their human host, and the health of one affects the other. A large volume of research demonstrates an imbalanced gut microbiome with multiple disease states both within and outside of the GI tract. [19,20,21] The diverse metabolic activities of the microbiome ultimately impact the human host, and the activities of each individual affect the health of their microbiome.
The biomarkers on the Comprehensive Stool Analysis Test (2200) reflect the 3 key functions of gut health…1.) Digestion/Absorption, 2.) Inflammation/Immunology, and the 3.) Gut Microbiome (gut microorganisms)
Digestion/Absorption:
- Pancreatic Elastase-1 is a marker of the function of the pancreas.
- Products of Protein Breakdown are markers of undigested protein reaching the large intestine..
- Fecal Fat is a marker of fat breakdown and absorption.
Inflammation/Immunology:
- Calprotectin is a marker of inflammation. Produced in abundance at sites of inflammation, this biomarker has been proven clinically useful in differentiating between Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). [1,2]
- Eosinophil Protein X is a marker of eosinophil-driven inflammation and allergic response.
- Fecal Secretory IgA is a marker of gut secretory immune function and the lining of the function.
- Fecal Occult Blood Test detects hidden blood and noninvasive test for colorectal cancer screening/detection.
Gut Microbiome:
Metabolic indicators, including short-chain fatty acids and beta-glucuronidase, demonstrate specific and vital metabolic functions performed by the gut microorganisms..
- Commensal Bacteria demonstrate the composition, abundance and patterns of gut organisms.
- More than 95% of commensal gut organisms are anaerobic and are difficult to recover by traditional (aerobic) culture techniques.
- Comprehensive microbiome analysis included
- Bacterial and mycology cultures demonstrate the presence of specific beneficial and pathogenic organisms.
- Bacterial and mycology sensitivities are provided for pathogenic or potentially pathogenic organisms that have been cultured. The report includes effective natural medicines to kill of the harmful microorganisms..
- Parasitology includes comprehensive testing for all parasites on every parasitology exam ordered.
- Comprehensive Stool Analysis Test provides microscopic fecal specimen examination for ova and parasites (O&P), the gold standard of diagnosis for many parasites.
- CDSA targets Specific Microorganisms to detect common protozoal parasites including Blastocystis spp., Cryptosporidium parvum/hominis, Cyclospora cayetanensis, Dientamoeba fragilis, Entamoeba histolytica, and Giardia.
- Selection of a one-day or three-day sample collection is based on the clinician’s clinical index of suspicion for parasitic infection. If there is no/low suspicion, a one-day sample will likely be adequate. For high suspicion, a three-day sample collection is optimal.
Additional Biomarkers Available:
- Campylobacter
- Clostridium difficile (not available for patients <2 years old)
- Shiga Toxin Escherichia coli
- Helicobacter pylori
- Fecal Lactoferrin
- Macroscopic Exam for Worms
- Zonulin Family Peptide
- KOH Preparation for Yeast