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Digestive Function 

GI Effects Stool Profile

Finally available in Australia the "Next Generation Technology" in Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis. Anaerobes (bacteria that grow in the absence of oxygen) comprise over 95% of the bacteria in the gut, however current culture methods cannot detect them. Therefore practitioners are getting an extremely limited view - 5% at best - of the actual microbial population of the intestines. 

The new GI Effects is unlike and superior to any other stool analysis profile. It is an advanced system, utilizing DNA analysis techniques, to identifying gastrointestinal disorders. Using very sensitive DNA analysis, GI Effects can accurately detect both gut aerobes AND the much more prevalent anaerobes. Application of DNA methods means that a single specimen collection is adequate for reliable detection of pathogens, parasites, fungi and the opportunistic organisms within the gut, rather than the growth of aerobes produced in transit to the testing laboratory.

 

Benefits of GI Effects Stool Profile over other Stool Tests

Greater Accuracy: GI Effects uses DNA analysis to increase the accuracy of your results, and is able to identify anaerobes, which are unavailable by routine culture techniques.

Increased Sensitivity: detects as few as 5 cells per gram - a 5000-fold increase in sensitivity over current stool technology.

Reduced Turnaround Time: DNA analysis offers results in as few as 5-7 working days.

Drug Resistance: the report includes specific drug resistance capacity of pathogenic organisms, which helps focus therapy, eliminating the guess work and confusion when therapy doesn't appear to be working.

Better Value: all the information from traditional testing, plus pathogens, yeasts, digestive function, sensitivity of pathogens to drugs and natural medicines and more.

 

Testing Profiles Available

The Microbial Ecology Profile

Reports the beneficial bacteria, the opportunistic bacteria, the pathogenic bacteria, mycology, parasites, and adiposity index (evaluates balance of microbes shown to contribute to weight gain).

Cost of test: $230

 

The Gastrointestinal Function Profile

Tests for:

  •    Beneficial bacteria

  •    Opportunistic bacteria

  •    Pathogenic bacteria

  •    Yeast

  •    Parasites

  •    Adiposity index - an imbalance of the two predominant bacterial groups in the human GI tract, bacteroidetes and firmicutes, can lead to obesity

  •    Drug resistance genes

  •    Beneficial short chain fatty acids

  •    Inflammatory markers - lactoferrin, a marker of acute inflammation, differentiates IBD from IBS

  •    Immune function, including anti-gliadin sIgA (marker of gluten sensitivity)

  •    Digestion

  •    Absorption - as measured by long chain fatty acids, cholesterol and total fat

  •    Pharmaceutical and botanical sensitivities

  •    Plus pH, occult blood and red blood cells.

Cost of test: $399

 

When you consider that you are getting an accurate analysis of 100% of the gut, not just 5%, with a 5000-fold increase in sensitivity, this test is an invaluable diagnostic tool that takes the confusion out of some of the current Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis's available.

 

There is nothing Comprehensive about a test that misses 95% of gut microbes!

 

For advice or to book a consultation or arrange testing call (03) 8802 7687 or email me. 

 

 

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This website has no financial connection to the supplement or health products industry.

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Last modified: 05/28/08

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