Clostridium Difficile Toxin by PCR
Test ID: CLOSD Turnaround time: 3 days Sample Requirements: Faecal blue capped tube - Not performed on formed stool samples (diarrhoea samples only). Sample Stability: Postal NOT acceptable
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Test ID: VLDL Turnaround time: 7 days Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) - protect from light Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
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Test ID: MYOS Turnaround time: 1 day Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
read moreGI360 Stool Essentials [GI4]
Indications: As for the GI360 Profile but without the stool chemistry tests. NOTE: Samples for this test are referred to Doctor's Data in the USA. Sample Collection Instructions: GI360 Stool Essentials Sample Collection Instructions (for bags labelled Days 1, 2 & 3)
read moreGI360 Stool Microbiome Profile [GI5]
Indications: The GI360 Microbiome Profile is a gut microbiota DNA analysis tool that identifies and characterizes the abundance and diversity of more than 45 targeted analytes that peer-reviewed research has shown to contribute to dysbiosis and other chronic disease states. The Dysbiosis Index (DI) is a calculation with scores from 1 to 5 based on…
read moreGI360 Comprehensive Stool Profile [GI3]
Indications: The GI360 Profile is an innovative, comprehensive and clinically-applicable stool profile, utilizing multiplex PCR molecular technology coupled with growth-based culture and ID by MALDI-TOF, sensitive biochemical assays and microscopy to detect and assess the status of pathogens, viruses, parasites and bacteria that may be contributing to acute or chronic gastrointestinal symptoms and disease. Microbiome…
read moreGI Pathogens in Stool (GI9)
Indications: The Pathogens Panel measures pathogenic organisms that are known to cause hospital-acquired infections (HAI) (such as C. difficile or norovirus), foodborne illnesses (such as E. coli or Salmonella), and common causes of diarrhoea (such as Campylobacter, Shigella, and rotavirus A). This panel measures viral causes of gastroenteritis unavailable by other common stool tests, as well as parasites such as Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and Entamoeba histolytica. Helicobacter pylori and its virulence…
read moreGI-MAP Stool Analysis with Zonulin (GI8)
Indications: Research overwhelmingly indicates that gut health impacts overall health. The gut microbiome, in particular, plays a critical role in mediating the effects of diet and other factors on health, including digestive, immune, metabolic and neuroendocrine functions. Assessing GI health with the proper tools can help practitioners get to the root cause of chronic illness.…
read moreGI Effects Stool Analysis (GI7)
Indications: The GI Effects Stool Profile is is an advanced stool test that provides immediate, actionable clinical information for the management of gastrointestinal health. Utilising cutting-edge technologies and biomarkers, this profile offers valuable insight into digestive function, absorption, intestinal inflammation and immunology, and the gut microbiome. The profile can reveal important information about the root…
read moreHealth Risk Profile [HRP]
A panel of tests screening for sub-optimal biochemical markers of disease that may represent an increased disease risk for the future. The tests cover a range of standard biochemistry markers, and more specialised nutritional screening covering minerals, vitamins and fatty acids. The VHL Health Risk Profile Plus includes further tests to assess thyroid and cardiovascular…
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