Gut Flora Culture and Sensitivities
The Microbiology stool profile includes comprehensive bacteriology and yeast cultures to identify beneficial flora, imbalanced flora including Clostridium species, and dysbiotic flora, as well as detection of infectious pathogens. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing to prescriptive and natural agents is also performed for appropriate bacterial and fungal species.
The Microbiology stool profile maybe ideal for follow-up to the Comprehensive Stool Analysis when looking for a specific abnormality, to monitor certain microbial balances, or to assess treatment efficacy. We strongly recommend the Comprehensive Stool Analysis as the initial assessment for a more thorough evaluation of gut function.
Analytes
Bacterial Culture
- 73 possible species of imbalanced and dysbiotic bacteria
- 4 species of beneficial bacteria
Bacterial Sensitivity To
- Augmentin
- Cefpodoxime
- Cefuroxime
- Cipro oxacin
- Tetracycline
- Trimeth-sulfa
- Berberine
- Black Walnut
- Caprilic Acid
- Cats Claw
- Goldenseal
- Mastica
- Oregano
- Uva Ursi
Yeast (Mycology) Culture
- 48 possible yeast and fungal species
Yeast (Microscopy)
- Visible presence of yeast cells
Yeast Sensitivity To
- Berberine
- Caprylic Acid
- Uva Ursi
- Tannic Acid
- Oregano
- Undecylenic Acid
- Citrus Seed Extract
- Nystatin
- Fluconazole
- Itraconazole
- Ketoconazole
Specimen Requirements
Stool: 5 mL stool is the absolute minimum. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your physician.
Please see collection instructions for detailed instructions.