Description

GI-Basic Profile

Comprehensive Overview of Your Gut Microbiome | Shipping Nationwide

Test Overview

The GI-Basic Profile offers a foundational analysis of the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome, measuring a broad range of microbial markers and pathogens to provide essential insights into gut health. This test helps identify imbalances, infections, and key microbial populations to support the early detection of GI issues and guide personalized wellness plans.

How It Works

  • Utilizes advanced molecular techniques to analyze bacterial, viral, parasitic, and fungal species in the GI tract
  • Detects toxins such as C. difficile toxins
  • Includes evaluation of microbial diversity and critical gut health indicators
  • Provides important information for assessing infections, inflammation, and microbiome imbalances

Shipping & Processing

  • Shipping time: 6-8 business days
  • Average lab processing time: 21 business days
  • Samples can be collected at any time of day for convenience
  • Samples must be shipped within 24 hours of final collection
  • Refrigerate samples if unable to ship same day

Biomarkers Included

The test measures a comprehensive panel of biomarkers, including but not limited to:

  • Bacterial Markers:
  • Actinobacteria, Bacteroides fragilis, Bifidobacterium spp., Firmicutes, Lactobacillus spp., Proteobacteria, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Morganella spp., Prevotella copri, and many others
  • Viral Markers:
  • Adenovirus 40/41, Astrovirus, Norovirus GI & GII, Rotavirus A, Sapovirus
  • Parasitic Markers:
  • Ascaris lumbricoides, Giardia, Entamoeba histolytica, Cryptosporidium spp., Blastocystis hominis, Strongyloides stercoralis, Taenia spp.
  • Fungal Markers:
  • Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Rhodotorula spp., Saccharomyces cerevisiae
  • Toxins and Virulence Factors:
  • C. difficile Toxin A & B, H. pylori Virulence Factors (babA, cagA, vacA, and others), Shiga-like toxins (E. coli stx1 and stx2)
  • Other Gut Health Indicators:
  • F/B Ratio (Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes ratio), Methanobacteriaceae, Verrucomicrobia

Preparation & Sample Collection Guidelines

  • Avoid collecting samples during menstruation or active bleeding hemorrhoids
  • Refrigerate samples if shipping is delayed beyond the day of collection
  • Avoid certain medications and supplements before collection:
  • Avoid 2 weeks before collection:
  • Antibiotics
  • Antifungal drugs
  • NSAIDs
  • Avoid 3 days before collection:
  • Oral castor oil
  • Probiotics
  • Laxatives
  • Aspirin, Ibuprofen
  • Prebiotics
  • Digestive enzymes
  • Detox or liver herbs/minerals
  • Amino acids and other gut supplements
  • Do not discontinue prescribed medications without consulting your healthcare provider
  • Continue a normal diet including meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, carbs, and fats prior to collection

What You Receive With Your Report

  • A detailed breakdown of gut microbial populations and pathogen presence
  • Identification of potential infections or dysbiosis contributing to GI symptoms
  • Interpretation of toxin levels and virulence factors
  • Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes ratio and other ecological markers of gut health
  • Actionable insights for clinicians to design personalized interventions — including dietary, probiotic, or pharmaceutical approaches
  • Support for diagnosis and management of conditions such as IBS, infections, inflammation, and other GI disorders

Why Choose the GI-Basic Profile?

  • Provides a broad yet essential snapshot of GI health
  • Supports early identification of gut imbalances and pathogens
  • Convenient sample collection with clear preparation instructions
  • Comprehensive enough to guide initial treatment steps and further testing if needed