Gastrointestinal Testing
Tests utilise technology including MALDI-TOF and PCR to determine the composition of the microbial population plus markers of intestinal health via stool analyses.
This type of testing is useful in determining targeted therapies for resolving dysbiosis and supporting a balanced microflora population and gastrointestinal integrity. Supporting GI Health can have significant benefits not just gastrointestinally but also in immune signalling and can impact systemic health.
Specialists in SIBO Breath Testing Services in NZ
SAMPLE TYPE: Breath
The Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Breath Test, tests Hydrogen, CO2 and/or Methane production following the consumption of fructose, lactulose and/or glucose substrates for up to 3 hours to determine if small intestinal bacterial overgrowth may be contributing to digestive and some systemic symptoms.
Specialists in essential and toxic elemental testing
SAMPLE TYPE: Stool
The GI360 uses multiplex PCR analysis to determine the abundance and diversity of key bacterial populations and to detect pathogenic bacteria, parasites and viruses of the GI microbiome.
Specifically developed to provide clinically actionable results, including standardised dysbiosis index and live susceptibility testing, this breakthrough test utilises the widest array of highly validated technologies in one test.
SAMPLE TYPE: Stool
The Comprehensive Stool Analysis for specific bacteria and yeasts plus stool chemistry to determine any flora imbalances in the GI Tract, loss of cell wall integrity or inappropriate immune signalling or inflammatory condition.
SAMPLE TYPE: Stool
The Comprehensive Stool Analysis + Parasitology tests for specific bacteria, yeasts, parasites and viruses plus stool chemistry to determine any flora imbalances in the GI Tract, loss of cell wall integrity, or inappropriate immune signalling or inflammatory condition.
SAMPLE TYPE: Stool
The Microbiology Profile identifies the presence of beneficial flora, imbalanced flora including the Clostridium family, and dysbiotic flora, as well as the detection of infectious pathogens.
SAMPLE TYPE: Stool
The H.Pylori stool antigen test is over 95% sensitive and 94% specific for detecting H. Pylori infection (unlike that of serum antibody which has poor sensitivity).
SAMPLE TYPE: Stool
The Beta-Glucoronidase test indicates stool present β-glucuronidase (β-G) which is a marker of intestinal health.
SAMPLE TYPE: Stool
The Comprehensive Clostridium Culture evaluates the presence and abundance of species of intestinal bacteria that are included in the Clostridium genus.
Specialists in Food Inflammation Testing
SAMPLE TYPE: Blood spot
A Dietary Antigen Test that Combines IgG(1-4) with Complement (C3d). It offers the option of testing 22, 132 or 176 foods & additives. The Gut Barrier Panel and a personalised meal plan are provided alongside the FIT132 and FIT176.
Media
Education on the intricacies of testing.
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure; Chronic Disease and the Gut Microbiome
Interpreting and Applying GI360 Test Data: Identifying the 3 Stages of GI Dysfunction
Food Sensitivities: Exploring the Intersection of Inflammation, Gut Permeability and Immunity
SIBO: Understanding the role of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in Functional Gut Disorders
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