Stool Testing

At this time, 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.

GI Advanced Microbiome

The GI Microbiome Profiles from US BioTek provide comprehensive and precise testing to assess the health of your gut microbiome. Their state-of-the-art technology ensures industry-leading reporting precision and result accuracy.

US Biotek analyzes the following:

  • Macroscopy

  • Short-Chain Fatty Acids

  • Git Functional Markers

  • Key Phyla % Commensal Abund

  • Parasites and Worms

  • Opportunistic Bacteria

  • Pot. Immune Triggers

  • Fungi & Yeast

  • Bacterial Pathogens

  • Viral Pathogens

  • Normal Bacteria/Flora

  • Microbial Culture Alongside - Pcr

  • Antimicrobial Sensitivities