My Gut - Health Test Kit
$359.00 At-Home stool and saliva test that checks for important biomarkers indicative of overall gut health and immune response including common bacteria and yeast. Add to cartWhat this measures
Stool culture for yeast
Identifies overgrowth of yeast (including Candida) and fungi that can lead to gastrointestinal upset. More infoOva and Parasites Yeast
Microscopic evaluation of samples and identification of immune markers of parasitic infection that can lead to gastrointestinal upset. More infoRed Blood Cells (RBC)
Detects red blood in the stool which may be associated with a parasitic or bacterial infection, or an inflammatory bowel condition. More infoWhite Blood Cells (WBC)
White blood cells in the stool may be caused by inflammation of the intestines, such as ulcerative colitis, or a bacterial infection. More infoStool culture, bacteria and flora
Culture for bacteria and flora to identify pathogenic and commensal organisms that can lead to gastrointestinal upset. More infoClostridium difficile toxins A and B
Used to detect the presence of Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff), a bacterial infection found in the digestive tract that can lead to gastrointestinal upset. More infoGiardia lamblia antigen
Indicates presense of antigens of Giardia lambia, a diahrrea causing parasite. More infoCryptosporidium antigen
Indicates presense of antigens of Cryptosporidium, a common parasite to livestock animals. More infoHelicobacter pylori Ab, IgG
The H Pylori Abs IgG test may be used to help determine the cause for ulcers in the stomach or duodenum (first section of the small intestine) or to assess the cause of chronic gastritis. More infoTotal Intestinal sIgA
Measures the a the immune response to stress in the gastrointestinal tract. More infoIntestinal lysozyme
Inflammatory biomarker levels to detect significant irritation of the small or large intestine. More infoIntestinal Alpha Anti-Chymotrypsin
Inflammatory biomarker levels to detect significant irritation of the small or large intestine. More infoGluten (Gliadin) Ab, sIgA
Indicates the presence of gliadin antibodies which are associated with conditions related to gluten sensitivity such as Dermatitis Herpetiformis. More infoFecal pH
Stool with a high pH may mean inflammation in the intestine (colitis), cancer, or antibiotic use. More infoHelpful for the following symptoms
Collection methods
Stool
This kit includes everything you need to collect this in a sanitary way.Saliva
Storage containers for saliva capture are included in this test kit.The Science
The Gastrointestinal tract is approximately 30 feet long and has the surface area of about 40 square meters. It is largely connected to the brain the vagus nerve and has its own nervous system called the enteric nervous system.
A healthy gut-brain axis is essential for health. If the gut is inflamed or shows signs of dysbiosis, it is essential to repair intestinal permeability prior to addressing other symptoms. The My Gut-Health panel includes comprehensive testing of three stool samples to evaluate for pathogens, inflammatory markers, occult blood, and functional markers such as culture for yeast and fungi to screen for fungal dysbiosis; microscopic ova and parasite check; culture for bacteria and flora to identify pathogenic and commensal organisms; antigen testing for Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and Clostridium difficile; inflammatory biomarker levels (lysozyme, alpha anti-chymotrypsin, intestinal SIgA) to detect significant irritation of the small or large intestine; chymotrypsin measurement to assess pancreatic digestive strength; occult blood and fecal pH testing to further assess GI health.
This panel also analyzes the antigen-specific secretory IgA in saliva to detect genetically inherited food allergies/sensitivities to the following: Wheat (gluten), Eggs (ovalbumin), Cow milk (casein), Soy protein. Predisposed individuals often experience intestinal inflammation after consumption of offending foods. Subsequently, the intestinal mucosa releases secretory IgA to neutralize the antigens
SIgA testing, unlike IgG, allows the detection of mild, subclinical and latent allergy/sensitivity cases. Furthermore, the short SIgA half-life ensures earlier and more effective compliance and follow-up assessments.
