Microbiology Profile-Doctor's Data Kit
Microbiology Profile-Doctor's Data Kit
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$195.00 USD
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Note: This is a home collection test kit that will be mailed to you.
Fasting Required:
No
Lab:
Doctor's Data
Specimen:
Stool
Results:
Average processing time 10-14 business days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Special Instructions:
If you are taking antifungal or antibiotic medications, please finish the course of medication, and then wait three days before starting this collection. Please refrain from taking digestive enzymes, antacids, and aspirin for two days prior to and during the specimen collection and refrain from taking probiotic supplements for two weeks prior to specimen collection unless otherwise by your physician.
Description:
The Microbiology profile includes comprehensive bacteriology and yeast cultures to identify the presence of beneficial flora, imbalanced flora including Clostridium species, and dysbiotic flora, as well as detection of infectious pathogens. A good balance of beneficial microflora has been known to be associated with health benefits since the turn of the century. The mechanisms by which these benefits are derived are not yet fully understood. However, research suggests that some of the beneficial effects may be due to the following activities of beneficial bacteria:
- Release of substances antagonistic to enteropathogenic microorganisms such as lactocidin, lactobicillin and acidolin
- Competition with pathogens for adhesion receptors
- Production of lactase
- Production of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as butyrate, propionate and acetate.
- Daily exposure to chemicals in drinking water that kill friendly bacteria
- The use of antibiotics
- Chronic consumption of highly processed foods (low in fiber, high in sugar)
- High stress levels
This test can be added on to:
GI Pathogen Profile
Additional Biomarkers Available for add-on at additional cost:
Comp. Clostridium Culture