Comprehensive Stool Analysis

The at home Comprehensive Stool Analysis with Parasitology test from Great Plains Laboratory may be used to analyze a stool sample for the presence of microorganisms such as bacteria, yeast and parasites.

The analysis of the stool sample may also provide valuable information as to the health of your gastrointestinal tract by evaluating beneficial bacteria levels, intestinal immune function, overall intestinal health (presence of occult blood, short chain fatty acids analysis, pH, mucus, and other criteria), and markers for inflammation.

Test results take about 2-3 weeks from the receipt of the specimen by the laboratory.

Sample Results

Comprehensive Stool Analysis

$459
Test Kit

Sample Results

Test Details

Testing by CLIA approved lab: Great Plains Laboratory

The Comprehensive Stool Analysis test may be ordered when digestive problems or inadequate nutrient absorption is suspected. Nutrients require proper gastrointestinal function, including a specific internal environment, to be digested and transported throughout the body. A proper functioning GI tract is also need to eliminate any waste, such as toxic substances, pathogens, and undigested food.

Some of the items tested in the stool analysis include:

Bacterial culture: 73 possible species of imbalanced and pathogenic bacteria. 4 species of beneficial bacteria
Yeast culture: 48 possible yeast and fungal species
Parasitology: 22 possible parasites
Digestion and absorption markers: muscle and vegetable fibers, carbohydrates, fat stain and elastase
Inflammation markers: Lysozyme, Lactoferrin, White Blood Cells, Mucus, Calprotectin
Immunology: Secretory Immunoglobulin A
Short Chain Fatty Acids: Acetate, Propionate, Butyrate, Valerate
Intestinal health markers: Red Blood Cells, pH, Occult Blood, yeast/mycology

This test kit will be mailed to you via USPS. You will receive a stool collection tray, 4 different vials for stool collection as well as other materials in the test kit. Please review all instructions prior to performing this test. Kits should be shipped back to the laboratory via Fed-Ex in the enclosed packaging. Results take 2-3 weeks upon receipt of the specimen by the laboratory.

*Sample must be collected on two separate days (at least 12 hours apart). The specimen must be received within 7 days of the first collection. The patient must discontinue digestive enzymes, antacids, iron supplements, vitamin C over 250 mg, aspirin, anti-inflammatories, and large amounts of meat 48 hours prior to the collection of the specimen.

TEST KIT REFUND POLICY- Kits can be cancelled anytime prior to sending the specimen to the lab. There is a $25 fee to cover the kit costs and shipping. So a full refund is minus $25.

TEST COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS

Reviewed By: Dr. Kurt Kloss, MD
Last Reviewed Date: Aug 09, 2022

Testing by CLIA approved lab: Great Plains Laboratory

Some of the items tested in the stool analysis include:

Bacterial culture: 73 possible species of imbalanced and pathogenic bacteria. 4 species of beneficial bacteria
Yeast culture: 48 possible yeast and fungal species
Parasitology: 22 possible parasites
Digestion and absorption markers: muscle and vegetable fibers, carbohydrates, fat stain and elastase
Inflammation markers: Lysozyme, Lactoferrin, White Blood Cells, Mucus, Calprotectin
Immunology: Secretory Immunoglobulin A
Short Chain Fatty Acids: Acetate, Propionate, Butyrate, Valerate
Intestinal health markers: Red Blood Cells, pH, Occult Blood, yeast/mycology

TEST KIT REFUND POLICY- Kits can be cancelled anytime prior to sending the specimen to the lab. There is a $25 fee to cover the kit costs and shipping. So a full refund is minus $25.

TEST COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS

Reviewed By: Dr. Kurt Kloss, MD
Last Reviewed Date: Aug 09, 2022

1. Purchase Tests

Choose the test you want (be sure to pick the laboratory you want to use).

Pay by credit card or PayPal^®.

You pay directly and we do not bill your insurance.

2. Visit a Lab

After purchasing your testing you will receive an email with your lab requisition. Bring this form to the laboratory.

Find Your Lab Location.

If you have selected the option to have an At Home Test Kit delivered to you, you will receive your test kit in the mail within 5 to 7 business days. (Not all tests are available as At Home Test Kits.)

3. Get Results

We’ll email you when your results are ready. Sign into your account to view and download your result reports.

Certain result values may prompt a phone call from our ordering provider to ensure the patient is aware of their result.

Sample Type

Stool

Prepare For Your Test

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN TEST KIT. Sample must be collected on two separate days (at least 12 hours apart).

Also Known As

No other names specified

Comprehensive Stool Analysis

$459
Test Kit