GI MAP test UK

The test is carried out by Diagnostic Solutions.

What Pathogens Does the GI-MAP Test Detect?

Please see a GI MAP sample report here:

The GI-MAP test UK identifies a variety of gut pathogens, including bacteria, parasites, and viruses that may be disrupting your digestive health. Common pathogens detected include

Campylobacter

Clostridium difficile,
Toxin A and Toxin B

Enterohemorrhagic E. coli

Enteroinvasive E. coli / Shigella

Enterotoxigenic E. coli LT/ST

Shiga-like Toxin E. coli stx1

Salmonella

Vibrio cholera

Yersinia enterocolitic

What parasites does the GI-MAP test for?

Cryptosporidium

Entamoeba histolytica

Giardia

Blastocystis hominis

Chilomastix mesnii

Cyclospora spp.
(Cyclospora cayetanensis)

Endolimax nana

Entameoba coli

Pentatrichomonas hominis
Ascaris lumbricoides (Roundworm)

Ancylostoma duodenale and
Necatur americanus (Hookworms)

Taenia spp. (Tapeworm)

Trichuris trichiura (Whipworm)

Who should use the GI-MAP test?
If you have symptoms of IBS and would like to test for leaky gut and inflammation as well as parasites, yeast and bacteria this test is a good choice. If your GP has already ruled out IBD, a gut pathogens test may be another option.

How can I order GI-MAP test.
Our GI-MAP testing can be sent to you at home – we  ship all over the UK and Europe. If you would like to order a test please order online  call us on 0345 1297996  or  Contact us

How Can the GI-MAP Test Help You?

If you’ve experienced symptoms like IBS, bloating, digestive issues, or suspect a gut infection but have been unable to find answers through standard NHS testing, the GI-MAP test is an excellent option. It helps pinpoint hidden imbalances and infections that standard tests may miss. This test is particularly useful for people looking to address leaky gut, inflammation, and gut microbiome imbalances.

What GUT health markers does the GI-MAP test for?

• Pancreatic Elastase 1
  Elastase 1 is a digestive enzyme secreted
  exclusively by the pancreas, giving a
  direct indication of pancreatic function.
• Occult Blood Fecal
  Immunochemical Testing (FIT)
• Steatocrit
  Fecal fats are normally emulsified by bile
  salts and absorbed in the small intestines.
  High levels of fat in the stool may be an
  indication of maldigestion, malabs
• Beta-Glucuronidase
  High levels of fecal beta-glucuronidase can
  indicate unfavorable metabolic changes in
  the colon.

Additional Gut Health Markers:

In addition to detecting harmful pathogens, the GI-MAP test UK also evaluates key markers of gut health, such as:

• Pancreatic Elastase 1: A marker of pancreatic function, indicating how well your digestive enzymes are working.
• Fecal Occult Blood (FIT): Tests for hidden blood in the stool, an important marker for gastrointestinal health.
• Calprotectin: A gold-standard marker for inflammation, particularly useful in distinguishing IBD from IBS.
• Beta-Glucuronidase: High levels of this enzyme can indicate unfavorable changes in the gut microbiome.
• Beneficial bacteria  including Bacteroides fragilis, Bifidobacterium spp Lactobacillus spp. Akkermansia municiphila, Faecalibacterium prausnitzi and Enterococcus spp and Roseburia spp.Bad bacteria  such as Klesbiella and Enterobacter Clocae, Streptococcus
• Yeast/ Fungal Organisms  such as Candida Albicans, Geotrichum, Microsporidium and Rhodotorula. If these organisms overgrow they may cause illness in certain individuals.