What It Measures
- Pathogens Bacterial, parasitic, and viral organisms that can cause acute or chronic symptoms.
- H. pylori and virulence factors Helps determine clinical significance and guides targeted therapy.
- Opportunistic and commensal bacteria Quantified to distinguish harmless passengers from meaningful overgrowths.
- Yeast and fungi Candida and other species that contribute to gas, bloating, and reactivity.
- Digestive and inflammation markers Pancreatic elastase, steatocrit, calprotectin, occult blood, beta-glucuronidase.
- Immune and barrier markers Secretory IgA, anti-gliadin IgA, and Zonulin for gut permeability.
Why It Matters
Traditional stool tests often provide presence or absence. GI-MAP quantifies microbial DNA, which helps you and your clinician separate noise from signal, prioritize interventions, and track progress on retesting. Clear numbers become clear decisions.
Who This Helps
- Persistent bloating, gas, reflux, constipation, or diarrhea
- IBS or IBD with flares you want to understand and calm
- Suspected H. pylori, dysbiosis, yeast, or parasites
- Food reactions, skin issues, headaches, or brain fog
- Autoimmune, metabolic, or hormonal concerns linked to gut inflammation
What You Will Learn
- Which microbes are present and which require treatment priority
- Whether digestion and absorption are underperforming
- Your gut immune tone and inflammatory burden
- Whether your gut barrier needs repair based on zonulin and related markers
The Process
- Consultation: We review your history, medications, and goals, then select add-ons like zonulin.
- Simple collection: One stool sample with clear instructions and minimal handling.
- Lab analysis: Results typically return in about one to two weeks.
- Review and roadmap: A consult and written action plan that turns data into daily steps.
- Retest when needed: Quantitative reporting makes it straightforward to confirm progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. It is a clinical decision tool interpreted alongside your symptoms, exam, and other labs.
If we treat an infection or complete a repair phase, retesting helps confirm eradication and durable balance.
Yes. We can walk you through a sample so you know exactly what to expect.
