Who can benefit from a GI-MAP comprehensive stool test?
GI-MAP comprehensive stool test can benefit a range of people from those looking to optimize their overall health to individuals who have been struggling with chronic illnesses with or without a clear diagnosis. GI-MAP can be helpful for those who have:
- Chronic digestive issues such as gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, fatty or floating stools, and fullness after eating
- Autoimmune disease
- Gut disorders such as IBS or IBD
- Chronic and Acute Gastroenteritis
- Acid reflux
- Fungal or yeast infections
- Bacterial & parasitic infections
- Intestinal permeability
- Viral pathogens
What sample is needed to complete the GI-MAP test?
The GI-MAP is analysed from a single stool sample. Collection is easy: collect your stool and use the provided tools to gather some of it into a specimen vial. This vial is then sent back to the lab via the provided, prepaid envelope and is analyzed. Once the results are ready, I will share them with you by email.
Can infants and children benefit from the GI-MAP?
Yes. GI-MAP can be used in children and infants.
Postage and shipping
The price of the test includes postage to a UK address and return shipping to the lab.
What to be aware of before collecting the sample?
The GI MAP stool test kit will come with full instructions but there are a few things to be aware of beforehand.
- It’s best to wait 4 weeks before collecting a sample if antibiotics were used, or if you’ve had a colonoscopy or barium enema.
- If you take probiotic supplements or products such as Acitiva®, antiparasitics, and antifungals, please wait 14 days after your last dose before collecting a sample.
- If you take a lactoferrin supplement, please stop taking it for 3 days before collecting a sample.
- If you take digestive enzymes, antacids or aspirin, please refrain from taking these for 3 days before sample collection.
- Do not collect a sample while menstruating or actively bleeding from haemorrhoids.
- Never discontinue prescription medications without consulting your healthcare provider first.
I’m ready to collect my sample, what’s next?
- Ideally, please collect your sample on Sunday or Monday so that it reaches the lab in time.
- The sample must be shipped within 24 hours of collection.
- A prepaid UK courier return label is included with your test kit. Please follow the instructions to book your courier.
What happens when your results are ready?
Your sample analysis typically takes about 3 weeks. Once the results are ready, I’ll be notified and will email them to you in the format seen in the sample report.
Please note that the price of the GI-MAP does not cover the time needed to interpret the results. It’s essential to interpret the results alongside your symptoms, medication, diet, and lifestyle.
Upon purchasing the GI-MAP, you have the option to purchase a consultation with me. During this consultation, we’ll review your results, discuss your symptoms, lifestyle, and diet in detail. I’ll then offer personalized recommendations tailored to your needs.
