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Gastrointestinal Health - Intestinal Permeability

Doctors DataSKU: A2787
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This test measures the ability of two sugar molecules, lactulose and mannitol, to permeate the intestinal epithelial barrier. Ordinarily, mannitol is efficiently absorbed but lactulose, a larger molecule, is not. This test can help to identify malabsorption and "leaky gut" syndrome (abnormal intestinal permeability), which is often associated with inflammation specifically in the gastrointestinal tract. This test requires a six-hour...

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This test is useful for

  • Gastrointestinal Symptoms
  • Food Sensitivities
  • Inflammation
  • Malabsorption
  • Nutritional Deficiencies

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Gastrointestinal Health

Clinical microbiology plays a crucial role in individual and community health. Because most microbes living on or within the body are beneficial, distinguishing those that are disease-producing is a critical function of a clinical microbiology laboratory.

Doctor's Data bridges traditional clinical microbiology with complementary medicine, providing world-class diagnostic microbiology testing that helps you assess digestive and absorptive functions, detect pathogens or parasites and identify specific bacteria and yeast. Through specimens collected from a variety of body sites and the use of advanced assays and technology, Doctor's Data determines what microorganisms are present and which may be causing infection. Our painstaking approach can help you select the most appropriate antimicrobial therapy and the comprehensive nature of our testing represents real value for your patients and practice.

 

Usage Directions

Before You Start:

Please read all of the directions, and familiarize yourself with the collection procedures. This test will require the preparation of a Lactulose/Mannitol drink containing specific amounts of Lactulose and Mannitol - see the instructions for preparation on page 3 of these instructions. The test consists of collecting urine over a 6-hour period of time after having consumed the Lactulose/ Mannitol drink.

Collection Instructions: here 

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