What does the Stool Test look for?
The results provided to you will include information about the following: • Many different bacteria strains from at least sixteen different bacterial species will be identified, giving a broad view of the state of your gut flora. The sample will be tested for both good (friendly) bacteria and harmful (pathogenic) bacteria. • The presence of yeasts (including Candida) and moulds. • The presence of parasites. • The presence of undigested carbohydrates, fats and proteins; indicators that the gut is not functioning effectively • Physical factors such as sample acidity and sample appearance indicators. Please note: The Stool Test does not test for cancer, ulcers or specific food allergies or food intolerances. If you have any concerns about your symptoms you should contact your GP or Healthcare Practitioner. If you require information about testing for food intolerance then please look at our Food Intolerance test.
