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Microbiology Test

Microbiology Test

$240.00 USD
$240.00 USD
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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.

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Gut Flora Culture and Sensitivities

The Microbiology stool profile may be 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.

  • What Patients Might Benefit

    Many individuals experience dysbiosis, where an imbalance of microflora leads to an overgrowth of non-beneficial or even pathogenic microorganisms. This can be caused by factors such as exposure to toxins, antibiotic use, chronic consumption of processed foods, and high stress levels. Dysbiosis can lead to chronic symptoms like irritable bowel syndrome, autoimmune diseases, fatigue, chronic headaches, and food allergies.

    • Allergies
    • Autoimmune Disorders
    • Cardiovascular Disease
    • Celiac Disease
    • Diabetes
    • Diarrhea, Constipation, Abdominal Distension
    • Food Sensitivities
    • Gastrointestinal Symptoms
    • IBD
    • IBS
    • Immune System Imbalances
    • Inflammation
    • Joint Pain
    • Leaky Gut
    • Malnutrition
    • Mood Disorders
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Weight Concerns

  • Details

    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.

    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