Type
Blood Testing
Duration
30 min
Results
5 days
Sample
Blood draw
What's included
2 deliverables in this treatment
- Specific markers vary by panel
- May include H. pylori antibodies, celiac markers, or stool analysis
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) detection of over 100 gut microbiota species via stool testing. Analyzes relationship to obesity, IBS, diabetes, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, colon polyps, depression, rheumatoid arthritis, and macular degeneration. Includes physician assessment, personalized dietary recommendations, and lifestyle guidance.
About this treatment
Digestive and gut health blood tests evaluate markers related to gastrointestinal function, inflammation, and infection. These may include calprotectin (a stool marker for intestinal inflammation that helps distinguish IBS from IBD), H. pylori testing (the bacterium that causes stomach ulcers and is linked to gastric cancer), bile acid levels, and various antibody tests. Gut health is increasingly recognized as central to overall wellness, with the gut microbiome influencing immune function, mental health, nutrient absorption, and systemic inflammation. Testing can help identify treatable conditions causing chronic digestive symptoms.
Good to know
- Tests
- Varies by panel
- Fasting Required
- Varies
- Sample Type
- Blood draw and/or stool sample
- Turnaround
- 3–7 business days
- Common Use
- IBS/IBD differentiation, gut health assessment
Who is this for?
Anyone with chronic digestive symptoms like bloating, pain, diarrhea, or constipation. People suspected of having inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or ulcerative colitis). Those with a history of stomach ulcers or H. pylori infection. Anyone interested in optimizing their gut health as part of a broader wellness strategy.
Preparation required
Preparation varies by specific test. Blood-based tests generally don't require fasting. Stool-based tests require a sample collection kit provided by the lab. Some tests may require stopping certain medications (e.g., proton pump inhibitors for H. pylori) — check with your provider.
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Treatment highlights
- Specific markers vary by panel
- May include H. pylori antibodies, celiac markers, or stool analysis