Performed by: NutriPATH

CDSA Level 1 – Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis (NutriPATH)

NutriPATH offers a broad range of gastrointestinal test panels designed to give healthcare practitioners the flexibility to choose the most appropriate analyses for each patient’s needs.

The CDSA Level 1 test provides a detailed assessment of the gut’s microbiological environment. It includes:

Macroscopic and microscopic evaluation
Bacteriology
Mycology (yeast detection)
Parasitology

This test helps identify imbalanced colonizing organisms and potential pathogens, while also measuring levels of beneficial flora. It is a valuable tool for detecting gut infections or confirming/excluding dysbiosis.

The CDSA can support earlier, more targeted interventions, improve treatment precision, and help reduce the risk of relapse—especially in patients with chronic or recurrent gastrointestinal symptoms. It also supports clinical decision-making when evaluating the necessity of more invasive procedures such as colonoscopy.

The Level 1 assessment is a cost-effective option and can be particularly useful in cases where infection or microbiome imbalance is suspected. For enhanced parasite detection, it is recommended to add the DNA Multiplex PCR (Test Code 2002) to any CDSA level.

CDSA Level 1 Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis

Performed by: NutriPATH

Biomarkers included in this panel:

Bifidobacterium bifidum

Bifidobacterium breve

Lactobacillus acidophilus

Lactobacillus casei

Lactobacillus plantarum

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