If you have not selected the Lab Results Only package, then In ADDITION to your lab report we provide the following options which are INCLUDED in the package prices;

A) Follow up personalised written report produced by our clinical team highlighting dietary and lifestyle advice plus links to supplement protocols, specific doses and any further testing requirements included. We use the patient information you provide us at checkout along with your results to compile personalised action points for you.

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B) Follow up 30-minute video call to discuss your results and answer any questions you have. Once the lab has completed your results you will be sent these via email with a link to book a time and day online. You will also then be given the option to upgrade your 30-minute call to a 45-minute call for an additional £30 if you wish. During the call your practitioner will explain the results in more detail and what they mean for you. After your call you are sent a personalised list of supplements & the dose your practitioner advises with links to purchase from our supplements store. This is for your convenience. You are of course welcome to purchase supplements elsewhere. You will also be provided with a list of follow up tests should this be required plus a copy of your recorded Zoom call which you can download and keep.

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C) Both Zoom call and written report with personalised next steps (Zoom call is first and written report follows).

The GI360 Complete with zonulin and H. Pylori can help to differentiate inflammation associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from that noted in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The test can be used to identify underlying factors in digestive symptoms. The dysbiosis index, based on PCR assessment of commensal bacteria, was devised using the ROME criteria for IBS and bacteria associated with IBD. This profile is indicated for gastrointestinal symptoms, autoimmune disease, gastritis, gastric ulcers, GERD, joint pain, IBD, IBS, inflammation, increased gut permeability, food sensitivities, nutritional deficiencies and skin conditions.

• Commensal bacteria and GI Pathogens measured by multiplex PCR.
• Gold standard microscopy of parasites, worms and yeasts.
• Microscopy of red and white blood cells, muscle fibres, vegetable fibres, pollen and Charcot-Leyden Crystals.
• Culturing of commensal and pathogenic bacteria.
• Macroscopic assessment of stool colour, consistency and presence/absence of mucus.
• Elastase and Calprotectin – BÜHLMANN fCAL® & fPELA® turbo assays.
• H Pylori, Lactoferrin, Lysozyme, sIgA, Zonulin – Elisa.
• Carbohydrates – Colorimetric.
• Fat Stain – Sudan IV.
• SCFA – Gas Chromatography.
• Beta Glucuronidase – Quantitative endpoint enzymatic (RUO).
• Occult Blood – Guaiac.
• Stool pH – ISE.

The GI360 Complete covers the following marker categories:

• Microbiome Abundance — a 45+ analyte PCR panel across six phyla (Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Actinobacteria, Proteobacteria, Tenericutes, Verrucomicrobia), plus a Dysbiosis Index and Diversity Score compared against a normobiotic reference population of over 1,100 individuals
• GI Pathogens (PCR) — Campylobacter, Clostridioides difficile (Toxin A/B), Escherichia coli O157, Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC), Salmonella spp., Shiga-like toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), Shigella, Vibrio cholerae, Cryptosporidium, Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia duodenalis, Adenovirus F40/41, Norovirus GI/GII, Rotavirus A
• Parasitology (Microscopy) — Protozoa including Blastocystis spp., Dientamoeba fragilis, Endolimax nana, Entamoeba coli, Giardia duodenalis, Iodamoeba bütschlii and others. Roundworms including Ascaris lumbricoides, Hookworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, Enterobius vermicularis, Trichuris trichiura. Tapeworms including Hymenolepis nana, Taenia, Diphyllobothrium latum. Flukes including Fasciola hepatica, Clonorchis sinensis, Paragonimus westermani
• Microbiology Culture — aerobic bacteriology culture, additional pathogens culture, Candida cultures, yeast microscopic and cultures, with prescriptive and natural antimicrobial susceptibility testing for any dysbiotic organisms detected
• Inflammation and Immune Markers — Calprotectin, Lactoferrin, Lysozyme, Secretory IgA, Occult Blood, Red Blood Cells (RBC), White Blood Cells (WBC), Mucus
• Digestion and Absorption — Elastase (pancreatic function), Fat Stain, Carbohydrates, Muscle Fibres, Vegetable Fibres
• Short Chain Fatty Acids — Acetate, Propionate, Butyrate, Valerate, Total SCFAs
• Additional Markers — β-Glucuronidase, pH, Pollen, Charcot-Leyden Crystals, β-Lactoglobulin
• Optional Add-ons — Zonulin (intestinal permeability), H. Pylori Antigen

A standard NHS stool test typically screens for a small number of specific pathogens — such as Campylobacter or Clostridioides difficile — and may include a single inflammation marker like calprotectin. It does not assess the broader composition of your gut microbiome, test for parasites and worms using microscopy, or measure functional markers such as faecal elastase and short chain fatty acid production.

The GI360 combines multiplex PCR, bacterial and yeast culture, gold-standard trichrome and concentrate microscopy, and a full stool chemistry panel in one profile. It also generates a dysbiosis index and diversity score, providing a level of detail that a routine stool sample does not cover. For anyone who has had a basic stool test without clear answers, this advanced gut health test offers a significantly more thorough investigation.

The GI360 is designed for anyone with persistent or unexplained gut symptoms, but it is also relevant for people whose concerns extend beyond digestion:

• Persistent bloating, IBS and ongoing digestive discomfort — the test can help distinguish IBS from IBD and identify whether dysbiosis, a parasitic infection, or low-grade inflammation is driving symptoms
• Food sensitivities, nutritional deficiencies and malabsorption — by measuring digestive enzyme output, intestinal inflammation and microbial balance, it can clarify whether poor absorption or a disrupted microbiome is an underlying factor
• Skin conditions, joint pain and autoimmune symptoms — growing evidence links gut microbiome imbalances to eczema, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions beyond the digestive tract
• Chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction — low butyrate-producing bacteria, undiagnosed parasitic infections, or sustained intestinal immune activation can all contribute to persistent tiredness
• Suspected parasites or worm infections — thorough microscopy screening is included as standard, covering protozoa, roundworms, tapeworms and flukes

The test is suitable for any age, including children and infants. There is no minimum age requirement.

The kit is posted to you via DHL and contains colour-coded stool collection vials (black, yellow and white tops), specimen bags, an ice pack, a requisition form, a return shipping box and a prepaid return label.

Before collecting, you must discontinue certain substances:

• At least two weeks before the test: antibiotics, antiparasitics, antifungals, probiotic supplements, proton pump inhibitors and bismuth
• At least two days before the test: aspirin, other NSAIDs, digestive enzymes, laxatives (particularly mineral oil, castor oil and glycerin enemas or suppositories), activated charcoal, betaine HCl, antacids and bentonite clay
• Wait at least four weeks after a colonoscopy or barium enema before collecting

Collect three stool samples using the vials provided — ideally on consecutive days (for example Friday, Saturday and Sunday), but all three must be completed within seven days of the first. Store vials in the refrigerator between collections and freeze the white-top vial for a minimum of six hours before shipping. Do not collect during menstruation or active haemorrhoid bleeding.

Pack all samples with the completed requisition form into the return box and arrange DHL collection. Samples must arrive at the labs between Monday and Thursday — the last recommended dispatch day is Wednesday. Results are typically returned within three weeks.

Yes. The GI360 stool test kit ships internationally via DHL or FedEx with return labels included. Simply select your country at checkout. However, if you are based in Australia, Bahrain, Bermuda, Canada, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates or the USA, you will need to contact the clinic at info@mybodyfabulous.co.uk for a shipping quote before placing your order.

The GI360 Complete is the most comprehensive stool analysis available through Body Fabulous. If your concern is more specific, the clinic also offers focused alternatives: the Candida Stool Test and Oral Swab for targeted yeast investigation, the Parasites Stool Test for a standalone parasitology assessment, and the Calprotectin & Lysozyme Inflammation Stool Test for a quick check on intestinal inflammation markers alone.

For patients with complex or multi-system symptoms, the GI360 is often paired with other functional medicine tests. The Histamine / DAO Full Blood Test can clarify whether histamine intolerance is contributing alongside any dysbiosis identified on the GI360. The Comprehensive Stool Analysis by Doctor's Data is available as a slightly less extensive alternative if the full GI360 panel is more than you need.