General
Parasite PCR Check
Some gut problems can be a consequence of an undetected gut infection. A significant number of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) cases could actually be due to undiagnosed gut pathogens such as Blastocystis hominis and Dientamoeba fragilis.
See what is measuredAbout this test
Comprehensive parasite detection using advanced PCR technology to identify parasitic infections that may be causing digestive symptoms.
What we measure
PROTOZOAN PARASITES
Single-celled parasites that can cause gastrointestinal infections and symptoms.
- Giardia lamblia
- Common parasite causing giardiasis with diarrhea, bloating, and malabsorption.
- Cryptosporidium
- Can cause severe diarrhea, especially dangerous for immunocompromised individuals.
- Entamoeba histolytica
- Pathogenic amoeba causing severe gastrointestinal infections and liver abscesses.
- Dientamoeba fragilis
- Can cause chronic diarrhea and abdominal pain.
- Blastocystis hominis
- Common parasite that may cause digestive symptoms in some individuals.
HELMINTHS (WORMS)
Parasitic worms that can cause digestive symptoms and nutrient malabsorption.
- Ascaris lumbricoides
- Roundworm, one of the most common parasitic infections.
- Trichuris trichiura
- Whipworm causing diarrhea and abdominal pain.
- Ancylostoma duodenale
- Hookworm causing anemia and digestive symptoms.
- Necator americanus
- Hookworm species causing iron deficiency anemia.
- Strongyloides stercoralis
- Threadworm causing persistent diarrhea.
- Enterobius vermicularis
- Pinworm, common in children.
- Taenia species
- Tapeworms causing digestive symptoms.
- Hymenolepis nana
- Dwarf tapeworm, most common tapeworm infection.
OPPORTUNISTIC PATHOGENS
Bacteria that can become problematic when gut balance is disrupted.
- E. coli (pathogenic strains)
- Certain strains can cause gastrointestinal infections.
- Salmonella
- Can cause severe food poisoning and gastrointestinal infections.
- Shigella
- Causes dysentery with severe diarrhea and abdominal pain.
- Campylobacter
- Common cause of bacterial gastroenteritis.
- Yersinia
- Can cause gastrointestinal infections and mimic appendicitis.
What happens next
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