Healthy Intestines and Inflammatory Condition Test Package

What Tests Are Included in the Package?

• Calprotectin – An inflammatory marker useful for diagnosing inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Occult Blood in Stool – Detects hidden blood in stool, which may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding, polyps, or colorectal cancer.
• General Stool Test – Assesses stool consistency, color, and the presence of mucus and parasites.
• Stool Culture – Microbiological test to identify pathogenic bacteria causing intestinal infections.
• Helicobacter pylori – Antigen in Stool – Detects Helicobacter pylori bacteria responsible for stomach ulcers, chronic gastritis, and increased risk of stomach cancer.

Why Should You Perform the Intestinal Health and Inflammation Test Package?

Inflammatory bowel diseases and gastrointestinal infections can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, heartburn, and chronic fatigue. Early detection of inflammation and bacterial infections enables timely treatment and prevents complications like intestinal perforation, dehydration, or colorectal cancer. This package is particularly recommended for individuals with chronic digestive issues and suspected inflammatory bowel diseases.

When Should You Perform the Intestinal Health and Inflammation Test Package?

• If You Notice Symptoms Such As:
  • Chronic abdominal pain,
  • Diarrhea or constipation,
  • Blood in stool,
  • Bloating, gas, heartburn,
  • Chronic fatigue and weakness.
• When Suspecting Inflammatory Bowel Diseases – Such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
• For Recurrent Gastrointestinal Infections – To identify pathogens and select effective treatment.
• Preventively – For individuals with a family history of intestinal diseases or gastrointestinal cancers.

Who Should Consider This Test Package?

• People with chronic digestive problems such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, or bloating.
• Individuals with symptoms of intestinal inflammation, such as blood in stool, abdominal pain, and chronic fatigue.
• People suspected of having inflammatory bowel diseases, like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
• Those with recurrent gastrointestinal infections.
• Individuals with a family history of intestinal diseases or gastrointestinal cancers.

Material to Be Collected

• Stool – Samples should be collected in a sterile container.

How to Prepare for the Intestinal Health and Inflammation Test Package?

Stool samples should be collected in a sterile container according to the instructions provided by the laboratory. Samples should be taken from different parts of the same stool specimen. For the Helicobacter pylori test, avoid taking antibiotics or antacids for at least 2 weeks before the test. Samples should be delivered to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection.

Waiting Time for Test Results

Up to 10 business days.