Description

GI Pathogens Profile — Advanced Detection of Bacterial, Viral, and Parasitic Infections

Nationwide Shipping Available — At-Home Stool Collection Kit

Overview

The GI Pathogens Profile uses sensitive qPCR technology to detect a broad range of bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens that commonly cause hospital-acquired infections, foodborne illnesses, and infectious diarrhea. This targeted test focuses on identifying active infections to support timely diagnosis and treatment.

Note: This version no longer includes analysis of antibiotic resistance genes for opportunistic or universal bacteria.

Why This Test Matters

GI infections caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites can lead to significant gastrointestinal symptoms and complications, including diarrhea, abdominal pain, dehydration, and systemic illness. Early and accurate detection of the responsible pathogen is critical for effective treatment and preventing spread.

This test helps clinicians identify specific infectious agents quickly, guiding targeted therapies and reducing unnecessary antibiotic use.

What the GI Pathogens Profile Detects

  • Viruses:
  • Adenovirus 40/41
  • Norovirus GI and GII
  • Bacterial Pathogens and Toxins:
  • Clostridioides difficile Toxin A and B
  • Campylobacter spp.
  • Escherichia coli O157
  • Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC)
  • Enteroinvasive E. coli/ Shigella
  • Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)
  • Helicobacter pylori (including multiple virulence factors: babA, cagA, dupA, iceA, oipA, vacA, virB, virD)
  • Salmonella spp.
  • Shiga-like toxins stx1 and stx2
  • Parasitic Pathogens:
  • Cryptosporidium spp.
  • Entamoeba histolytica
  • Giardia spp.
  • Yersinia enterocolitica
  • Vibrio cholerae

Test Format & Timing

  • Collection Method: Convenient at-home stool sample collection kit with simple instructions
  • Shipping: Nationwide shipping available for kit delivery and sample return
  • Turnaround Time: Approximately 14 business days after lab receives the sample (processing)
  • Sample Stability: Samples shipped with preservation instructions to maintain integrity

Who Should Consider This Test?

  • Individuals with acute or chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, or other GI infection symptoms
  • Patients with suspected foodborne illness or recent exposure to contaminated water or food
  • Hospitalized patients at risk of healthcare-associated GI infections
  • Travelers experiencing gastrointestinal distress
  • Anyone with unexplained GI symptoms requiring detailed pathogen analysis

What Comes with Your Report?

  • Identification of detected pathogens with strain-level detail where applicable
  • Insight into potential virulence and severity factors (e.g., H. pylori virulence genes)
  • Clear interpretation to assist healthcare providers in diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Recommendations for follow-up testing or specialist referral if needed