Gut tests assess the microbiome – pathogenic bacteria, commensal bacteria, opportunistic pathogens, fungi, viruses, and parasites, as well as immune and digestive markers. It presents an overview of the person’s digestive capabilities, level of gut health and immune function.
What does the test analyse?
The Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis examines:
- The gut microbiome: including beneficial bacteria, commensal flora, and pathogenic or opportunistic bacteria
- Fungi, yeast, and parasites
- Viruses
- Digestive markers: including pancreatic function, fat digestion, and enzyme activity
- Inflammatory and immune markers: indicating the health of the gut lining and immune response
What you’ll learn?
- The balance of bacteria in your gut, and whether dysbiosis or overgrowth is present
- Whether your body is properly digesting and absorbing nutrients
- If there are signs of inflammation, infection, or leaky gut
- How well your immune system is functioning at the gut level
- Personalised recommendations to restore balance through targeted diet, lifestyle changes, and supplementation
How it works:
- Home test kit delivered: Once booked, a prepaid test kit is shipped directly to your door within 2–3 days. Everything you need for safe and accurate sample collection is included.
- Sample Type: Stool sample, collected at home and sent to a specialized laboratory.
- Laboratory Analysis: takes about 3 to 4 weeks to test assessing a wide range of microbial and inflammatory markers.
- Consultation & Report: If a consultation is booked, it will take place once your results are ready. During the session, we’ll discuss your symptoms, health concerns, and goals in detail. You will then receive a comprehensive report along with a personalised health plan tailored to your results.
- DIY: The test results are very complex and best understood with the help of a professional who can accurately interpret and analyse the data.
