GI Health Panel

The GI Health Panel™ is a non-invasive screen of the gastro-intestinal tract and its function. It includes at least 15-22 individual but related tests. Stool and saliva samples are submitted by the patient after home collection.

To insure high sensitivity and specifity of pathogenic organism detection, Diagnos-Techs employs a variety of methods in the GI Health Panel™ tests. These tests utilize proven biochemical and state of the art immunological and other methods. The panel includes:

• Pathogen screening: multiple bacteria, fungi, yeast, worms and various parasites. 
• Levels of beneficial bacteria
• H.pylori detection
• Digestion related screens: enzyme levels and immunochemical markers for intolerance to common offending foods such as gluten, dairy, soy and eggs. 
• Intestinal function markers to evaluate irritation and inflammation; markers indicate overall status of gut immunity and integrity, i.e. occult blood, etc.

Common applications of this panel

Individuals with chronic and vague GI symptoms including:

• Frequent bloating
• Gas
• Cramping
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Food intolerances
• Change in weight
• Frequent travel within US and/or overseas
• Frequent eating outside the home

SIBO Testing

SIBO- Small Intestinal Overgrowth can be added to the GI Health Panel or as a stand-alone test. SIBO occurs when the bacteria in your small intestine becomes unbalanced and overgrows.  

Symtoms of SIBO can include:

• Gas, bloating and diarrhea or constipation
• Abdominal pain or cramping
• IBS or IBD
• Food allergies
• Autoimmune conditions
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Leaky gut syndrome
• Skin conditions

SIBO testing is done through a take home breath test kit.