Gut Health Test
Unpacking your Irritable Bowel
IBS affects over 20% of Australians with a long list of all too familiar and awkward symptoms that include abdominal pain, cramping or discomfort, bloating, diarrhoea and/ or constipation, mucus, excess wind, and indigestion. Only recently have we begun to unpack the mysteries of IBS. Whilst we don't yet know exactly what causes it, a number of causal factors have been put forward, which range from genetics, the immune system, the microbiome and infections, to diet, stress and even mental health. Since many gut disorders have similar symptoms to IBS, ruling out a more serious underlying gut disease is an important first step in troubleshooting the irritable bowel.
What's included
how your digestive system is functioning day to day: the appearance and consistency of your stool, its acidity, fat content, and whether blood is present. Together these flag poor fat absorption, inflammation or bleeding that warrants a closer look.
Technology for detecting parasites and other pathogens has improved dramatically since 2013. This PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test looks for the genetic fingerprint of a wide range of pathogens. This is a far more sensitive test than the old fashioned technique of looking through a microscope.
Technology for detecting parasites and other pathogens has improved dramatically since 2013. This PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test looks for the genetic fingerprint of a wide range of pathogens. This is a far more sensitive test than the old fashioned technique of looking through a microscope.
Certain viruses can infect the gastrointestinal tract and contribute to inflammation, digestive symptoms, and immune system strain. Identifying viral infections supports a clearer understanding of gut health and helps guide appropriate immune support strategies. Early detection can help minimise long-term effects on gut function.
This microscopic evaluation is used to look for parasites that have infected the lower digestive tract. The parasites, or their eggs or cysts can be detected under the microscope.
Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria in particular help inhibit gut pathogens, control pH and synthesise vitamins. Reported with quantities against the range expected in a healthy gut.
Organisms normally present in small quantities that can have adverse effects when overgrown. Beneficial bacteria protect against them colonising.
Candida and other yeasts are normal gut inhabitants, so quantity rather than presence is the finding. Overgrowth can follow antibiotics, antacids or steroids.
These tests are used to detect inflammation in the body, which may be caused by Inflammatory Bowel Disease (such as Crohn's or ulcerative colitis).
People with coeliac disease who eat gluten have higher than normal levels of tissue transglutaminase antibodies in their blood. These antibodies are produced by the immune system because it views gluten - the proteins found in wheat, rye and barley - as a threat. This gluten intolerance test is positive in about 98% of patients with coeliac disease who are on a gluten-containing diet.
If the intestines can't absorb nutrients then they are eliminated from the body in the stool. This can happen when there's damage to the intestine, as well as the amount of time available where nutrients can be absorbed from food as it passes through the gut.
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are broken down by stomach acids, enzymes produced by the pancreas, and bile from the liver. This process also releases micronutrients. This blood test measures the levels of enzymes produced by the pancreas.
Your liver processes drugs and alcohol, filters toxic chemicals, stores vitamins and minerals, and makes bile, proteins and enzymes. This liver function test measures key liver enzymes and markers relevant to understanding your liver health.
This panel of tests is used to detect electrolyte imbalances that could be impacted by malabsorption and diarrhoea.
Test instructions
This test includes both a blood test and stool test. For the blood test, take your form to one of our affiliated collection centres for your blood draw.
Fast from all food and drink (other than water) for at least 8 hours, and no more than 12 hours prior to your test.
Your stool test kit and all instructions are posted directly to you.
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