Total:€ 134,00
Comprehensive Stool Analysis
€ 399,00
Digestion, Microbiota & Inflammation
A detailed stool analysis assessing digestion, absorption, microbiota balance, inflammation, and microbial culture with sensitivity testing.
Beschrijving
Comprehensive Stool Analysis
The Comprehensive Stool Analysis (CSA 2.1) is an advanced diagnostic panel designed to provide a detailed evaluation of gastrointestinal function, microbiota balance, inflammation, digestion, and immune activity.
Unlike basic stool tests that typically assess only one or two markers, this panel integrates multiple analytical approaches, including microbiology, biochemical markers, and metabolic profiling. This allows for a more complete clinical understanding of gut health and its role in systemic conditions.
Why this is not a basic stool test
Most routine stool tests focus on a single parameter such as occult blood or a limited pathogen screen. In contrast, the CSA 2.1 evaluates multiple functional domains of the gastrointestinal system:
- Microbial balance and detection of pathogenic organisms
- Digestive capacity and pancreatic enzyme function
- Inflammation and immune activity within the gut
- Short-chain fatty acids and microbial metabolism
- Intestinal environment (pH and biochemical markers)
This multi-dimensional approach allows for more precise clinical interpretation and targeted intervention strategies.
Analytes Included
| Category | Analyte | Clinical Insight |
|---|---|---|
| Microbiome & Culture | Bacteriology culture (aerobic) | Evaluates balance of beneficial and dysbiotic bacteria |
| Additional pathogen culture | Detection of clinically relevant pathogenic organisms | |
| Yeast culture | Identification of fungal or Candida overgrowth | |
| Pathogens (PCR) | GI Pathogens Panel (6–11 targets) | High-sensitivity detection of bacterial, viral and parasitic infections |
| Inflammation | Calprotectin | Marker of intestinal inflammation (IBD vs functional disorders) |
| Lactoferrin | Indicates neutrophil-driven inflammation | |
| Lysozyme | Marker of mucosal immune activation | |
| Immune Function | Secretory IgA (sIgA) | Reflects gut immune defense and mucosal immunity |
| Digestion & Absorption | Pancreatic Elastase | Evaluates pancreatic enzyme output and digestive capacity |
| Carbohydrates | Indicates malabsorption or enzyme deficiencies | |
| Fat Stain | Assesses fat digestion and absorption | |
| Microbial Metabolism | Acetate | Short-chain fatty acid reflecting microbial fermentation |
| Butyrate | Key marker for gut barrier health and colonocyte energy | |
| Propionate | Linked to metabolic and microbial activity | |
| Valerate | Additional marker of microbial fermentation patterns | |
| Gut Environment | pH | Reflects intestinal environment and microbial activity |
| Screening Marker | Occult Blood | Detects hidden blood in stool |
Clinical Value
This panel provides a comprehensive overview of gastrointestinal health, allowing clinicians to identify multiple contributing factors in a single test. It is particularly useful in complex or chronic cases where symptoms may arise from a combination of dysbiosis, inflammation, impaired digestion, and immune dysfunction.
Who may benefit
- Patients with chronic bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea
- Suspected IBS, dysbiosis, or microbiome imbalance
- Individuals with unexplained fatigue or systemic symptoms
- Patients with suspected maldigestion or malabsorption
- Cases where a broader functional gut assessment is clinically indicated
Sample Type
Stool sample collected at home using a dedicated collection kit.
Turnaround Time
Approximately 10 to 14 working days after sample arrival at the laboratory.
Additional information
| Weight | 0,5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 16 × 2,5 cm |
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