Stool Testing

All of Gutwell Medical’s professional grade testing kits are available in our Gutwell Supplement store.

QDX Stool Kit

The QDX stool test is a comprehensive stool test that is covered by most insurance plans and is one of Dr. Mitchell’s favorite tests. Dr. Mitchell loves this test because it is one of the most comprehensive stool tests on the market and is used to analyze chronic gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea or constipation. QDX testing analyzes the following:

  • Complete GI Pathogen Panel PCR testing (14 pathogens - including food poisoning bacteria, parasites, viruses (like norovirus etc.)

  • Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori) Stool Antigen

  • Clostridium difficile (C. Diff) antigen PCR and Toxins A and B (EIA)

  • Calprotectin (an inflammatory marker for Crohns and Ulcerative Colitis)

  • Pancreatic Elastase (a marker for pancreatic function)

  • Lactoferrin and White Blood Cells (inflammation markers)

  • Fecal fat (marker of digestion and absorption)

QDX stool testing is one of the most affordable tests used to diagnose conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), antibiotic diarrhea, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), celiac disease etc.

Vibrant Gut Zoomer

The Vibrant Gut Zoomer is one of Dr. Mitchell’s favorite tests to diagnose a variety of GI conditions. It can test for the following conditions:

  • Intestinal permeability (SCFA producing bacteria and tight junction integrity)

  • Intestinal disorders (IBS and IBD related bacteria)

  • Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)- related bacteria

  • Cardiovascular health (inflammation influencing and TMAO-related bacteria)

  • Autoimmune health (celiac, Crohn’s, rheumatoid arthritis, etc)

  • Neurological health (MS, Parkinson’s, and more)

  • Liver diseases (cirrhosis, hepatitis, cholangitis, and more)

  • Metabolic health (Obesity, diabetes, etc)

    Nutrition (Vitamin production, oxalate metabolism)

  • Microbiome and hormone connections (Beta-glucuronidase and Beta-glucosidase)

With a simple in-house blood test, you can experience the wealth of knowledge about your own GI system with a Vibrant Gut Zoomer.