Gastrointestinal Profile, Stool, PCR LabCorp

Abdominal pain: This test can identify infections causing inflammation or irritation in your gut, which often leads to abdominal pain.
Bloating: Certain infections detected by this test can disrupt normal digestion and gas production, contributing to bloating.
Diarrhea: This test directly looks for infectious agents that are common causes of diarrhea.
Fever: Some gastrointestinal infections detected by this test can cause a fever as the body fights the infection.
Nausea: Infections identified by this test can irritate the stomach and intestines, leading to feelings of nausea.
Vomiting: Severe gastrointestinal infections detected by this test can trigger the body's response to expel the harmful agent, causing vomiting.

$400.00

LabCorp Test #: 183480, CPT: 87507

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This test looks for specific viruses, bacteria, or parasites in your stool sample that might be causing gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea or stomach pain. It uses a method called PCR to detect the genetic material of these pathogens. Finding the cause can help your doctor determine the best treatment for your symptoms.

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Why To Buy	This Gastrointestinal Profile tests your stool for common infections like bacteria and parasites that can cause digestive issues, helping identify the source of your discomfort and guide treatment. Finding the cause(s) of: Abdominal pain: This test can identify infections causing inflammation or irritation in your gut, which often leads to abdominal pain. Bloating: Certain infections detected by this test can disrupt normal digestion and gas production, contributing to bloating. Diarrhea: This test directly looks for infectious agents that are common causes of diarrhea. Fever: Some gastrointestinal infections detected by this test can cause a fever as the body fights the infection. Nausea: Infections identified by this test can irritate the stomach and intestines, leading to feelings of nausea. Vomiting: Severe gastrointestinal infections detected by this test can trigger the body's response to expel the harmful agent, causing vomiting.
Symptoms	Abdominal pain, Bloating, Diarrhea, Fever, Nausea, Vomiting