Test
Clinical Utility
The GutIQ Profile is a comprehensive stool analysis providing a broad view of overall gut health
Method Description
PCR
RT-PCR at US BioTek offers precise detection of pathogen nucleic acids, capitalizing on FDA-authorized technology for accurate DNA/RNA analysis.
ELISA
ELISA utilizes advanced automation for reliable blood analysis, detecting specific antibodies or antigens via spectrophotometry.
Macroscopy
Stool macroscopy involves a thorough visual examination to identify abnormalities such as blood and parasites in samples.
metagenomic Sequencing (Shotgun)
Metagenomic sequencing analyzes the genetic material of entire microbial communities in a stool sample. This technique, known as “shotgun” sequencing, randomly and unbiasedly sequences all genetic material, covering over 28,000 microbial species. Unlike targeted approaches, it offers a comprehensive view, revealing previously unknown or unculturable microorganisms. From a simple stool sample, it provides detailed information on the microbiome and biochemical markers related to digestion, inflammation, and intestinal permeability.
Result Included
- General Macroscopic Description
- Stool Color
- Stool Form
- Mucous
- Occult Blood
- Short Chain Fatty Acid
- Beneficial Butyrate
- Acetate
- Propionate
- Valerate
- Calprotectin
- Pancreatic Elastase
- Secretory IgA
- Zonulin
- β-Glucuronidase
- Steatocrit
- α-Transglutaminase IgA
- pH Level
- Cryptosporidium Species
- Entamoeba histolytica
- Giardia intestinalis
- Blastocystis hominis
- Dientamoeba fragilis
- Enterocytozoon species
- Cyclospora cayetanensis
- Blastocystis hominis Subtype 1
- Blastocystis hominis Subtype 2
- Blastocystis hominis Subtype 3
- Blastocystis hominis Subtype 4
- Blastocystis hominis Subtype 5
- Blastocystis hominis Subtype 6
- Blastocystis hominis Subtype 7
- Blastocystis hominis Subtype 8
- Blastocystis hominis Subtype 9
- Ascaris lumbricoides
- Trichuris trichiura
- Strongyloides species
- Necator americanus
- Enterobius vermicularis
- Hymenolepis species
- Taenia species
- Aeromonas hydrophila
- Campylobacter species
- Clostridioides difficile
- Enterohemorrhagic E. coli
- Enteropathogenic E. coli
- Enterotoxigenic E. coli
- Plesiomonas shigelloides
- Salmonella species
- Shigella species
- Vibrio species
- Yersinia enterocolitica
- Adenovirus
- Astrovirus
- Norovirus
- Rotavirus
- Sapovirus
- Candida species
- Geotrichum species
- Rhodotorula species
- Akkermansia muciniphila
- Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron
- Bacteroides uniformis
- Bifidobacterium adolescentis
- Bifidobacterium animalis
- Bifidobacterium bifidum
- Bifidobacterium breve
- Bifidobacterium longum
- Clostridium butyricum
- Faecalibacterium prausnitzii
- Lactobacillus acidophilus
- Lactobacillus casei/paracasei
- Lactobacillus crispatus
- Lactobacillus delbrueckii
- Lactobacillus fermentum
- Lactobacillus gasseri
- Lactobacillus plantarum
- Lactobacillus reuteri
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus
- Lactobacillus salivarius
- Oxalobacter formigenes
- Roseburia intestinalis
- Bacteroidetes
- Firmicutes
- Proteobacteria
- Actinobacteria
- Verrucomicrobia
- Fusobacteria
- Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes Ratio
- Shannon Diversity Index
- Antibiotic Resistance Genes
- Functional Pathways.
Test Location
US BioTek
Specimen
Specimen Type
Stool
Volume
Sample Volume
20 mls each tube and fecal swab
Minimum Volume
20 mls each tube and fecal swab
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
US BioTek Collection Instructions
Additional Information
A specimen collection kit is available. To order a kit online, please register or login. For assistance or more information, please click here to send us an email or call 416-422-3000 x 300.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 10 days | 12 days | Unacceptable |
Do not freeze
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Expired specimen, Not enough specimen |
Sample Report
Turnaround Time
21 days
Sample Report
Test Version
Last Updated
2024-09-05