GI Effects Stool Test

COMPREHENSIVE GUT MICROBIOME AND DIGESTIVE HEALTH ANALYSIS

Gain a complete picture of your digestive health, microbiome balance, and inflammation.

The GI Effects® Comprehensive Stool Test from Genova Diagnostics provides an advanced assessment of your digestive function, gut microbiome diversity, and intestinal inflammation. Using state-of-the-art DNA and biochemical analysis, this test identifies the underlying factors contributing to digestive discomfort, nutrient deficiencies, and systemic imbalances.

If you experience bloating, irregular bowel habits, fatigue, or skin issues, this test can help uncover whether your gut health may be the missing piece in your overall wellbeing.

What is the GI Effects Stool Test?

The GI Effects Stool Test offers a detailed analysis of the key systems that support digestive health, immune balance, and nutrient absorption. It evaluates the composition of your gut microbiota, digestive enzyme output, inflammation levels, and short-chain fatty acid production, providing valuable insight into how your digestive system is functioning on a cellular and microbial level.

By integrating both DNA-based microbial mapping and biochemical stool markers, the test provides a functional overview of your entire digestive ecosystem.

Who is this test for?

This test is suitable for individuals who experience:

Why test your gut health?

Digestive health plays a central role in metabolism, immune regulation, hormone balance, and mental wellbeing. Imbalances in gut bacteria, enzyme output, or inflammation can contribute to a wide range of symptoms beyond digestion itself.

The GI Effects Stool Test helps you:

✔ Identify bacterial, parasitic, or fungal overgrowths
✔ Evaluate inflammation, leaky gut, and mucosal immunity
✔ Assess digestion and nutrient absorption
✔ Measure beneficial short-chain fatty acids for metabolic and immune health
✔ Develop a personalised, data-driven plan for restoring gut balance

By understanding your gut microbiome, you can move beyond symptom management towards true functional recovery.

What this test measures

The GI Effects Stool Test analyses:

• Commensal Bacteria Balance: DNA analysis of over 24 clinically relevant bacterial species
• Pathogenic Microbes: detection of bacteria, parasites, or fungi that may cause symptoms
• Digestive Function: pancreatic elastase, fat, and carbohydrate digestion markers
• Inflammation and Immunity: calprotectin, secretory IgA, and other mucosal immune markers
• Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs): beneficial fermentation products that support metabolic and immune health
• pH and Metabolic Byproducts: indicators of microbial balance and gut environment

These findings help pinpoint the root causes of digestive dysfunction and provide direction for targeted nutritional and lifestyle strategies.

What you receive

Your test package includes:

• A detailed laboratory report with analysis of gut microbiome composition, inflammation, and digestive function
• Option to add a 1-to-1 consultation with Steve Grant for further context, personalised recommendations and action planning

How to order

You can order the GI Effects Stool Test directly through Steve Grant Health. Once purchased, a test kit will be shipped to your home with full instructions for sample collection and return.

Turnaround time: Approx 15 working days
Sample type: Stool
Price: £375 (test only – excludes consultation and interpretation)