Specimen Type: Stool
Turnaround Time: 2-3+ weeks
Test Markers: 151
microbiology test
GENERAL
Clinical microbiology plays a crucial role in individual and community health. Because most microbes living on or within the body are beneficial, distinguishing those that are disease-producing is critical. Through specimens collected from a variety of body sites and the use of advanced assays and technology, this test determines what microorganisms are present and which may be causing infection. This painstaking approach can help you select the most appropriate antimicrobial therapy and the comprehensive nature of the testing represents real value for your patients and practice. This test can now identify over 1400 species of gastrointestinal organisms, including 170 yeast and fungal species.
WHAT IS THE TEST RECOMMENDED FOR?
The diagnosis and treatment of dysbiosis and yeast overgrowth.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Various antifungal drugs or supplements, as identified by the test results Dietary recommendations
Dietary recommendations
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Stool: 5 mL stool is the absolute minimum. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your physician.
CPT CODES
87102
87220
87106
87184
THIS TEST IS ALSO KNOWN AS:
PRUEBA DE MICROBIOLOGÍA
微生物学テスト
اختبار علم الأحياء المجهرية
MIKROBIOLOGIE TEST
TEST DE MICROBIOLOGIE
TEST MICROBIOLOGIA
미생물학 테스트
BADANIE MIKROBIOLOGICZNE
TESTE MICROBIOLOGIA
MIKROBIYOLOJI TESTI
微生物测试