Many companies now offer comprehensive stool analyses, which looks at how well your GI is functioning. For those who suffer from constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating, heartburn, etc, these functional tests can provide some answers. These tests look for GI inflammation, digestion capabilities, absorption of nutrients, infection, and microbiome imbalance. These tests also map a patient’s microbiome, which is a good way to see if they are taking the right kind of probiotics.
I also frequently order the ELISA test to look for food sensitivities or intolerances to numerous foods. Patients have the option to test for 96 or 184 foods. They also have the option to add on actual allergy testing for certain foods.
