Total:€ 2.175,00
GI Pathogens Profile – Multiplex PCR Stool Test
€ 299,00
Detect gastrointestinal infections quickly and accurately with this PCR-based stool test. Identifies bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens in a single sample, ideal for diarrhea, travel-related illness, and acute gut symptoms.
Your test at a glance
- Sample
- Stool
- Results from receipt
- Usually 3–10 days
- Fasting
- An overnight fast is usually not needed. Follow the kit’s food, drink and collection-timing instructions.
Timing starts when suitable samples arrive at the laboratory. Shipping time is additional. Combined panels may take longer.
WHL will send the full test instructions with your kit or appointment confirmation. Follow these before collecting.
Preparation and important notesOne charge per request. Processing and handling is charged once for the complete request, not for each test or panel. Collection and delivery charges are shown separately at checkout.
Description
GI Pathogens Profile – Multiplex PCR Stool Test
The GI Pathogens Profile is an advanced molecular stool test designed for the rapid and highly sensitive detection of gastrointestinal infections. Using multiplex PCR technology, this panel identifies a broad range of bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens in a single sample.
Unlike traditional stool culture or microscopy, PCR-based detection allows for earlier and more accurate identification of pathogens, including organisms that are difficult to culture or intermittently shed.
Why this is not a basic stool test
Routine stool tests often rely on culture or microscopy, which may miss pathogens due to low sensitivity or delayed growth. This panel uses multiplex PCR to detect pathogen DNA directly, significantly increasing diagnostic accuracy.
- Simultaneous detection of multiple pathogens in one analysis
- Higher sensitivity compared to culture-based methods
- Detection of bacteria, viruses, and parasites in a single test
- Faster turnaround time for clinical decision making
This makes it particularly valuable in both acute infections and persistent or unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms.
Analytes Included
| Category | Pathogens Detected | Clinical Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Bacterial Pathogens | Salmonella spp. Shigella spp. Campylobacter spp. Clostridioides difficile (toxin genes) Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) |
Common causes of acute diarrhea, foodborne illness, and post-infectious IBS |
| Viral Pathogens | Norovirus Rotavirus Adenovirus (enteric) |
Frequent causes of acute gastroenteritis, especially in outbreaks |
| Parasitic Pathogens | Giardia lamblia Cryptosporidium spp. Entamoeba histolytica |
Associated with chronic diarrhea, travel-related illness, and malabsorption |
Clinical Value
This panel provides rapid and reliable identification of infectious agents that may not be detected by conventional stool testing. It is particularly useful in acute gastrointestinal illness, persistent unexplained symptoms, and cases where rapid diagnosis is required to guide treatment.
Early and accurate detection of pathogens may help prevent complications, reduce unnecessary treatments, and support targeted therapeutic strategies.
Who may benefit
- Patients with acute diarrhea, abdominal pain, or gastrointestinal distress
- Individuals with persistent or recurrent gastrointestinal symptoms
- Post-travel illness or suspected foodborne infection
- Patients with symptoms following antibiotic use
- Cases where infection needs to be excluded before further testing
Sample Type
Stool sample collected at home using a dedicated collection kit.
Turnaround Time
Approximately 5 to 7 working days after sample arrival at the laboratory.
For a broader evaluation of gut health including microbiome balance and digestion, consider our GI360™ Essentials or Comprehensive Stool Analysis (CSA).
If you are unsure which test is most appropriate, visit our test recommendation guide.
Additional information
| Weight | 0,5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 16 × 2,5 cm |
| Sample Type |
Preparing for this test
WHL will send detailed collection, storage and return instructions with your test kit or appointment confirmation. Those test-specific instructions take priority.
Sample: Stool
Fasting: An overnight fast is usually not needed. Follow the kit’s food, drink and collection-timing instructions.
Use only the supplied stool containers. Discuss antibiotics, probiotics or bowel treatments with WHL before collection; the required timing depends on the test.
Do not stop prescribed medicines or prescribed supplements without advice from your treating clinician. Tell WHL about high-dose biotin; some tests need a longer pause. A short supplement pause does not remove all effects of long-term use.
If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow the combined instructions. Ask your clinician or WHL before fasting if you have diabetes, use glucose-lowering medicine, are pregnant, or are arranging testing for a child.
When to expect your results
Usually 3–10 days. This estimate starts when suitable samples reach the laboratory, not on the order or collection date. Shipping is additional. WHL will confirm any test-specific exception; a combined panel follows its slowest component.
Practical preparation tips
If fasting is requested, drink only plain water in your usual amounts. Do not have coffee, tea, juice, milk, energy drinks, sweets or chewing gum. Avoid smoking or vaping that morning. Book an early appointment and eat after collection.
For a planned blood test, avoid alcohol and unusually strenuous exercise for 24 hours, where practical, and sit quietly for about 15 minutes before collection. Tell WHL if you could not follow the preparation instructions.
Do not extend fasting or change prescribed medication on your own. Ask your clinician first if you have diabetes, need medicine with food, are pregnant, or are arranging testing for a child. WHL’s full test-specific instructions take priority.
Sources for this general preparation guidance
- Mayo Clinic Laboratories — plasma amino acids
- Mayo Clinic Laboratories — vitamin B6
- Mayo Clinic Laboratories — B12 and folate
- Mayo Clinic Laboratories — vitamins A and E
- Mayo Clinic Laboratories — iron studies
- NHS — fasting blood tests
- EAS/EFLM — fasting and non-fasting lipids
- EFLM/COLABIOCLI — preparation for blood collection
Other laboratories’ methods and preparation rules can differ. These sources support the general advice; WHL confirms the instructions for the method used for your test.
