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Comprehensive Stool Analysis + Parasitology

€ 549,00

omprehensive stool test combining microbiome analysis, PCR pathogen detection, culture, and functional markers. Provides a complete assessment of gut health, digestion, and inflammation.

Your test at a glance

Sample
Stool
Results from receipt
Usually 7–12 working 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 notes

One 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.

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Description

GI360 – Comprehensive Stool Analysis (Microbiome, Pathogens & Gut Function)

The GI360™ is a comprehensive stool test designed to provide a complete evaluation of gastrointestinal health, combining advanced molecular diagnostics with traditional microbiology and functional biomarkers.

This panel integrates multiplex PCR, culture-based microbiology, microscopy, and biochemical markers to assess microbiome balance, detect pathogens, evaluate digestion, inflammation, and gut barrier function. It is considered one of the most advanced stool analyses available for clinical use.

Why this is not a basic stool test

Standard stool tests typically assess a limited number of pathogens or a single marker such as calprotectin. In contrast, the GI360™ provides a multi-layered evaluation of the gut ecosystem:

  • DNA-based microbiome analysis assessing bacterial diversity and dysbiosis
  • Multiplex PCR detection of bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens
  • Culture-based identification of bacteria and yeast with susceptibility testing
  • Microscopic parasitology for comprehensive parasite detection
  • Functional markers of digestion, inflammation, and gut environment

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What this test evaluates

  • Microbiome composition, diversity, and Dysbiosis Index
  • Bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens (PCR)
  • Beneficial and dysbiotic bacteria (culture & identification)
  • Yeast and fungal overgrowth
  • Parasitology via microscopy
  • Digestive function (enzymes and absorption markers)
  • Inflammation (calprotectin, lactoferrin, immune markers)
  • Gut barrier function (e.g. zonulin)
  • Microbial metabolites (short-chain fatty acids)

Analytes Included

Category Analyte Group Clinical Insight
Microbiome Analysis 45+ bacterial DNA targets + Dysbiosis Index Assessment of microbiome diversity and imbalance
Pathogens (PCR) Bacterial, viral and parasitic DNA High-sensitivity detection of infectious agents
Culture & Identification Bacterial culture (MALDI-TOF) Precise identification of dysbiotic and pathogenic bacteria
Yeast & fungal culture Detection of fungal overgrowth (e.g. Candida)
Parasitology Microscopy (O&P, trichrome stain) Detection of parasites not identified by PCR
Inflammation & Immunity Calprotectin, Lactoferrin, sIgA Evaluation of intestinal inflammation and immune response
Digestion & Absorption Pancreatic elastase, fat, carbohydrates Assessment of digestive capacity and malabsorption
Microbial Metabolism Short-chain fatty acids (butyrate, acetate, propionate) Insight into microbial metabolic activity
Gut Barrier & Environment Biochemical markers Evaluation of intestinal permeability and gut environment
Susceptibility Testing Antimicrobial & natural agents Guides targeted treatment strategies

Clinical Value

The GI360™ provides a comprehensive assessment of the gastrointestinal system, allowing clinicians to identify multiple contributing factors in a single test. It combines microbiome analysis, infection detection, digestive evaluation, and immune markers into one integrated report.

This approach supports more precise diagnosis and targeted treatment strategies, particularly in complex or chronic conditions where multiple factors may be involved.

Who may benefit

  • Patients with chronic digestive symptoms (bloating, IBS, constipation, diarrhea)
  • Suspected dysbiosis, infections, or microbiome imbalance
  • Autoimmune, inflammatory, or skin conditions linked to gut health
  • Chronic fatigue, brain fog, or systemic symptoms
  • Patients requiring a comprehensive, root-cause gut assessment

Sample Type

Stool samples collected over multiple days using a dedicated collection kit.

Turnaround Time

Usually 7–12 working days after suitable samples are received by the laboratory. Shipping time is additional.

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 7–12 working 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.

Read WHL’s general preparation and reporting guidance

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

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.

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