GI-MAP + StoolOMX LAB TEST
Another great lab that I can order. Only in the U.S. due to regulations. The gut microbiome plays a critical role in mediating the effects of diet, digestion, immunity, metabolic function, and more. The GI-MAP (Microbial Assay Plus) test is truly unique in the field, relying exclusively on quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) technology to detect parasites, bacteria, fungi, and more by targeting their specific DNA, providing quantitative insights to guide more personalized treatment protocols. StoolOMX is a powerful GI-MAP add-on test that evaluates 25 bile acids (total concentrations, percentages, and ratios) and 9 short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), offering clinicians valuable insights into gut functionality and conditions such as IBS, IBD, bile acid diarrhea, and altered gut motility Who Should Get the GI‑MAP Test The GI‑MAP isn’t for everyone, it’s for people whose symptoms or history suggest microbial imbalance, infection, inflammation, or gut‑immune dysfunction. Here’s the evidence‑based list of who benefits most. 1. People with chronic digestive symptoms If someone has been dealing with persistent gut issues and standard tests come back “normal,” the GI‑MAP is specifically recommended. - Chronic bloating - Constipation or diarrhea - IBS‑like symptoms - Abdominal pain 2. People with autoimmune conditions Autoimmune diseases often have gut‑immune involvement. The GI‑MAP helps identify pathogens, dysbiosis, and inflammation that may be contributing. Dysbiosis is the disruption in the normal balance, diversity, or function of the gut microbiome that leads to impaired digestion, altered immune signaling, and increased inflammation. 3. People with skin issues Because the gut-skin axis is real, people with: - eczema - acne - unexplained rashes - itchy skin often benefit from identifying microbial triggers or inflammation. 4. People with unexplained fatigue or mood issues Gut imbalances can influence energy, neurotransmitters, and inflammation.