Description

GI Effects® Gut Pathogen Profile

Comprehensive Pathogen Detection | Now Shipping Nationwide

The GI Effects® Gut Pathogen Profile is a highly advanced stool test that detects a wide range of pathogenic organisms that may contribute to chronic gastrointestinal symptoms, infections, immune disturbances, or systemic inflammation. This panel identifies parasites, pathogenic bacteria, yeasts, and worms through a combination of PCR, microscopy, culture, and sensitivity testing, offering a deep insight into the root causes of persistent GI distress.

What You’ll Get with the Report

Your personalized report will include:

  • Parasite Identification (Ova and Parasites, O&P):
  • Microscopic examination of stool for protozoa, helminths, and worm eggs with species-level ID when possible.
  • Pathogenic Bacteria Detection:
  • Culture and molecular techniques used to identify harmful or overgrown bacterial species.
  • Bacterial & Yeast Culture with Sensitivities:
  • Determines which antimicrobial agents (natural and pharmaceutical) are effective against detected pathogens or yeasts.
  • Yeast & Fungal Overgrowth:
  • Includes microscopy and culture for identification of fungal species including Candida and Saccharomyces.
  • Markers of Immune Response and Infection:
  • White Blood Cells (WBC) and Charcot-Leyden Crystals help assess active infection, inflammation, or eosinophilic response.
  • Macroscopic Worm ID:
  • If visible, worms or segments are identified by the lab.

Each result includes clear interpretation guidance and notes about whether the organism is a known pathogen, potentially pathogenic, or a commensal microbe.

Who Should Get This Test?

The GI Effects® Gut Pathogen Profile is ideal for individuals experiencing:

  • Chronic or intermittent diarrhea, constipation, or bloating
  • Unexplained GI symptoms following international travel or food poisoning
  • History of parasitic infection or concern about reinfection
  • IBS, IBD, or SIBO symptoms unresponsive to conventional treatment
  • Skin rashes, hives, or eczema possibly related to gut imbalance
  • Low immunity, fatigue, or chronic illness with unknown origin
  • Exposure to contaminated water, animals, or undercooked meat/fish
  • Children with behavioral issues, sleep disturbances, or recurring GI symptoms

Practitioners in functional medicine, integrative health, and infectious disease specialties often use this profile as a baseline screening for hard-to-detect gut infections or dysbiosis-related disorders.

Detected Biomarkers Include:

Parasites & Protozoa:

  • Ascaris lumbricoides
  • Balantidium coli
  • Blastocystis spp.
  • Capillaria philippinensis
  • Chilomastix mesnili
  • Clonorchis/Opisthorchis spp.
  • Cryptosporidium spp.
  • Cyclospora cayetanensis
  • Cystoisospora spp.
  • Dientamoeba fragilis
  • Diphyllobothrium latum
  • Dipylidium caninum
  • Endolimax nana
  • Entamoeba coli, E. histolytica, E. hartmanni, E. polecki
  • Enterobius vermicularis
  • Fasciola hepatica, F. buski
  • Giardia lamblia
  • Heterophyes/Metagonimus
  • Hookworm, Schistosoma spp., Strongyloides, Trichuris trichiura
  • Hymenolepis nana, H. diminuta
  • Iodamoeba buetschlii
  • Paragonimus spp.
  • Taenia spp.
  • Trichomonads

Bacteria:

  • Pathogenic bacteria identified via culture with antibiotic sensitivity testing

Yeast & Fungi:

  • Yeast presence detected via microscopy and culture, with yeast sensitivities to guide antifungal support

Other Markers:

  • WBCs, Charcot-Leyden Crystals, Macroscopic Worm ID

Test Logistics

  • Sample Type: Stool
  • Shipping: Free nationwide shipping across the U.S.
  • Kit Arrival Time: 5–10 business days
  • Sample Processing Time: Approximately 17 business days once received at the lab
  • No special preparation required, though hydration and normal bowel habits are recommended