GI Pathogen Screen with H. pylori Antigen

by Bio Health

What is Tested?

Ova & Parasites x 3
Giardia lamblia
Cryptosporidium parvum
H. pylori antigen
Bacterial Culture
Yeast Culture
Occult Blood

Lab offered by:
Specimen Type:

Stool

Results Returned in:

10 Days

Sample Report

GI Screens are applicable to all patients, especially those with chronic illness and digestive problems. This test look for the presence of various parasites, yeast and bacteria. This test includes screening for H. pylori, you can also order a similar panel without H. pylori if necessary. Likewise, if you like to order only one antigen specifically, that is posible too. This panel is meant as a comphrensive investigation into gastro-intestinal infection.

This test specifically identifies multiple pathogens, thorugh both visual and automated identification.

Some of the bacteria identified include, but are  not limited to:

  • Citrobacter
  • Enterobacter
  • Enterococcus
  • Escherichia
  • Klebsiella
  • Proteus
  • Pseudomonas.

Ova & parasites x 3 (Trichrome stain) plus antigens to Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium parvum, and Helicobacter pylori. Occult blood.