Description

GI-MAP Test — Advanced Gut Microbiome Analysis

Nationwide Shipping Available — At-Home Stool Collection Kit

Overview

The GI-MAP (Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus) test is a highly advanced stool analysis designed to provide a comprehensive evaluation of your gut microbiome. Using cutting-edge DNA analysis methods, it detects a broad spectrum of microorganisms—both beneficial and potentially harmful. The test offers crucial insights into digestion, immunity, inflammation, and gut-related stress, helping you and your healthcare provider understand the underlying causes of many chronic health issues.

Why This Test Matters

Your gut harbors trillions of microbes that influence essential aspects of your health, including digestion, immune defense, mood regulation, skin condition, and hormone balance. Imbalances caused by infections, inflammation, poor diet, or medication use can contribute to:

  • Chronic digestive problems such as bloating, cramping, diarrhea, or constipation
  • Food sensitivities and impaired nutrient absorption
  • Skin conditions like eczema or rashes
  • Fatigue, brain fog, or mood fluctuations
  • Frequent infections or weakened immunity

Identifying the exact microbial imbalances and markers of inflammation can guide targeted treatments to restore gut health and overall wellness.

What the GI-MAP Test Evaluates

  • Digestive function: Includes pancreatic enzyme levels (e.g., pancreatic elastase) and fat absorption markers (steatocrit)
  • Pathogenic organisms: Detects harmful bacteria, parasites, fungi, and viruses (e.g., H. pylori, C. difficile, Salmonella, Giardia)
  • Beneficial bacteria: Measures populations of key commensal microbes essential for gut health such as Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, and Akkermansia muciniphila
  • Intestinal inflammation and immune response: Includes calprotectin, secretory IgA (SIgA), anti-gliadin IgA, and eosinophil protein X
  • Gut barrier and permeability markers: Assesses mucosal integrity and immune activity
  • Antibiotic resistance genes: Detects resistance factors, particularly relevant for H. pylori
  • Gluten sensitivity and autoimmunity markers

Selected Biomarkers

Pathogens & Opportunistic Microbes

  • H. pylori (including virulence genes cagA, vacA, dupA)
  • Clostridium difficile toxin A & B
  • Escherichia coli subtypes (EHEC, ETEC, EIEC)
  • Salmonella spp.
  • Norovirus GI/GII
  • Parasites: Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Blastocystis hominis
  • Fungi: Candida spp.

Beneficial Flora

  • Bifidobacterium spp.
  • Lactobacillus spp.
  • Faecalibacterium prausnitzii
  • Akkermansia muciniphila
  • Roseburia spp.

Inflammation & Immunity Markers

  • Calprotectin (intestinal inflammation)
  • Secretory IgA (mucosal immune defense)
  • Anti-Gliadin IgA (gluten sensitivity)
  • Eosinophil Protein X (allergy/inflammation)

Digestive Function

  • Pancreatic Elastase 1 (exocrine pancreatic function)
  • Steatocrit (fat malabsorption)

Other Microbes of Interest

  • Klebsiella, Proteus, Pseudomonas, Streptococcus, Staphylococcus
  • Methanobacteriaceae (linked to methane SIBO and constipation)
  • Desulfovibrio, Prevotella, Bacteroides, and others

Test Format & Timing

  • Collection Method: At-home stool collection kit with clear, easy-to-follow instructions
  • Turnaround Time: Results available approximately 14 business days after lab receipt (shipping time varies)
  • Fasting: Not required

Who Should Consider This Test?

  • Individuals with chronic or recurrent digestive discomfort or IBS-like symptoms
  • Those experiencing skin conditions, persistent fatigue, brain fog, or mood disturbances
  • People with autoimmune diseases or food intolerances
  • Anyone with frequent antibiotic, steroid, or immune-modulating medication use
  • Those interested in optimizing gut health for improved immunity and wellness

Shipping & Sample Handling

  • Nationwide shipping: Kits delivered directly to your home anywhere in the U.S.
  • Easy sample return: Use prepaid FedEx packaging to send samples back promptly
  • Sample stability: Instructions included to ensure sample integrity during shipping

What Comes with Your Report?

  • Detailed microbial and biomarker analysis with clear interpretations
  • Identification of pathogens, dysbiosis, and inflammation
  • Personalized recommendations for diet, probiotics, and treatments
  • Insight into gut barrier function and immune status
  • Actionable information to guide your healthcare provider or wellness coach