Stool Testing
GI Map
A comprehensive stool test that uses DNA technology to analyze gut microbiome health. It detects bacterial imbalances, infections, parasites, and inflammation, providing an in-depth look at digestive health.
What it treats:
Pay at your appointment
What to Expect
Invasiveness
Non-invasive
(stool test)
Down Time
None
Key Benefits
Identifies root causes of gut symptoms, supports targeted treatments
Ideal Candidates
Patients with IBS, digestive issues, or suspected microbiome imbalance
How it works
How it works
GI Map uses advanced PCR (polymerase chain reaction) testing to detect microbial DNA in the stool. This allows it to identify both harmful pathogens and beneficial bacteria, as well as markers of gut inflammation and immune activity. The test provides an in-depth profile of the digestive tract, which helps explain symptoms like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or chronic fatigue. Providers use results to develop personalized nutrition, supplementation, or medical treatment plans to restore balance, strengthen immunity, and improve overall well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Does the GI-MAP Test Measure?
The test looks at a massive ecosystem of biomarkers, broken down into five major zones:
1. Pathogens & Opportunistic Bacteria
Bacterial Pathogens: Detects harmful bugs responsible for acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning (like Salmonella, E. coli, and Campylobacter).
Helicobacter pylori: Identifies H. pylori infections and checks for specific genetic virulence factors to see if the strain is likely to cause stomach ulcers or severe inflammation.
Opportunistic Microbes: Measures normal gut bacteria that have overgrown out of control, which can trigger symptoms like gas, bloating, and brain fog (frequently linked to SIBO or dysbiosis).
2. Fungi, Yeast, and Parasites
Fungi/Yeast: Monitors overgrowths of species like Candida albicans, which can compromise the gut wall and immune system.
Parasites & Worms: Detects both single-celled protozoa (like Giardia or Blastocystis hominis) and physical worms (helminths).
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