Digestion health, Page 2

FOB (Fecal Occult Blood) test is a laboratory examination designed to detect trace amounts of blood in stool that are not visible to the naked eye. The stool sample collection...

The DNA test for lactose intolerance is used to identify genetic predispositions to lactose intolerance. This test analyzes specific genes that affect the body's ability to...

Calprotectin testing is a laboratory stool examination used to diagnose and monitor inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. The stool...

The IBD screen is used to differentiate inflammatory bowel diseases (such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) from functional disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The a-ARA IgA test detects the presence of reticulin antibodies (IgA class).

The a-gastroparietal cells (GPCA) test detects antibodies against gastric parietal cells, which are often present in autoimmune gastritis.

The amylase test is a blood test that measures the level of this enzyme in the blood. Elevated levels of amylase may indicate pancreatic issues, such as acute or chronic...

The ASCA (anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies) IgA and IgG test detects antibodies against the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. These antibodies are often present in...

The Campylobacter jejuni IgA, IgG WB test detects the presence of antibodies against the bacterium Campylobacter jejuni, which causes gastrointestinal infections often...

Celiac disease blood test involves several tests to diagnose this autoimmune disorder, which manifests as gluten intolerance. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition where the...

Stool histamine testing measures the concentration of histamine directly in the intestinal environment. Elevated histamine levels may be associated with histamine intolerance,...