GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT INFECTION TEST

Digestive Infections Explained

Gastrointestinal (GI) infections occur when harmful microbes—such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites—invade the digestive system. These infections can affect the stomach, intestines, or colon, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cramping, and fever. While many cases are acute and resolve quickly, some infections can become chronic or severe if not properly diagnosed and treated.

Contaminated food or water, poor hygiene, or close contact with infected individuals are common sources. In vulnerable populations—such as children, the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems—GI infections can cause serious complications like dehydration, nutrient loss, and even hospitalization.

What This Test Is and How It Works

At Prescience Diagnostics, our Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel uses advanced multiplex PCR technology to identify a broad spectrum of GI pathogens from a single stool sample. Unlike traditional culture methods—which may take days and miss fastidious organisms—our test provides highly sensitive and specific results within 24 hours.

Our GI panel detects:

• Bacterial pathogens: Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Clostridium difficile, E. coli (various strains), Vibrio species, and more.
• Viral infections: Norovirus, Rotavirus, Adenovirus, Sapovirus, and Astrovirus.
• Parasitic infections: Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium, Entamoeba histolytica.

This comprehensive panel ensures no major cause of infection is overlooked, and it helps clinicians quickly determine whether antibiotic treatment is appropriate—critical for both patient recovery and public health.

Why Choose Prescience Diagnostics?

Prescience Diagnostics brings you speed, precision, and clinical insight for digestive health:

Broad-Spectrum Testing:

One test detects dozens of bacterial, viral, and parasitic causes.

Rapid Turnaround:

Results delivered within 24 hours to guide timely treatment.

Advanced Technology:

Molecular testing identifies hard-to-culture organisms often missed by traditional methods.

Antibiotic Stewardship:

Helps reduce unnecessary or incorrect prescriptions.

Trusted Expertise:

Our certified lab and expert staff ensure accuracy, reliability, and compassionate support.

We turn symptoms into answers—quickly and accurately—so you can return to health with confidence.

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