Performed by: Parasitology Center, Inc. (PCI)

The Full GI Panel offered by Parasitology Center, Inc. (PCI) is a comprehensive screening option that combines the Comprehensive Stool Analysis (CSA) and Swab Culture tests. This panel is highly recommended for individuals experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms.

This detailed analysis investigates a wide range of intestinal parasites, including protozoa, trematodes, tapeworms, and nematodes, collected from all seven continents. It also examines other intestinal organisms such as Candida, yeast, and various fungi. The thorough assessment includes essential bio-indicators like red and white blood cells, mucus, fatty acid crystals, starch granules, undigested tissue, beneficial bacteria, epithelial cells, pollen, and Charcot-Leyden crystals, providing invaluable insights into digestive health.

The Swab Culture test offers comprehensive culturing and analysis of bacterial and fungal infections, delivering precise sensitivity and resistance results. It quantifies positive findings to accurately determine the infection's intensity. This versatile test allows for culturing samples from various sources, including stool, skin, urine, and other body parts or secretions (excluding blood).

For individuals with GI symptoms who have previously received negative stool tests for parasites, this test is highly recommended due to the similarity of symptoms between pathogenic bacteria and parasitic infections. The testing package is inclusive, and it is important to note that both the swab and CSA components must be sent together to avoid individual test pricing.

Full GI Panel

Performed by: Parasitology Center, Inc. (PCI)

Biomarkers included in this panel:

Bacteria (normal bacilli)

Candida sp.

Common Yeast

Escherichia coli

Klebsiella sp.

Mucus

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