Stool Testing

At this time, the QDX stool kits are only available for patients of Gutwell Medical.

QDX Stool Kit

The QDX stool test is a comprehensive stool test that is covered by most insurance plans and is one of Dr. Mitchell’s favorite tests. Dr. Mitchell loves this test because it is is used to analyze chronic gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea or constipation. QDX testing analyzes the following:

  • Complete GI Pathogen Panel PCR testing (14 pathogens - including food poisoning bacteria, parasites, viruses (like norovirus etc.)

  • Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori) Stool Antigen

  • Clostridium difficile (C. Diff) antigen PCR and Toxins A and B (EIA)

  • Calprotectin (an inflammatory marker for Crohns and Ulcerative Colitis)

  • Pancreatic Elastase (a marker for pancreatic function)

  • Lactoferrin and White Blood Cells (inflammation markers)

  • Fecal fat (marker of digestion and absorption)

QDX stool testing is one of the most affordable tests used to diagnose conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), antibiotic diarrhea, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), celiac disease etc.