Gut Microbial Screen

Identify potentially harmful invaders in your digestive system with the Smartblood Gut Microbial Screen. Powered by advanced shotgun metagenomics, this targeted at-home stool screen tests for 22 distinct parasites, pathogenic bacteria, gastrointestinal viruses, yeasts, and methane-producing archaea to help pinpoint the root cause of digestive distress. Targeted Detection for Persistent Gut Symptoms While a healthy gut relies on a balanced microbial ecosystem, unwanted organisms can cause significant disruption. If you suffer from ongoing abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, bloating, nausea, or unexplained fatigue, the Smartblood Gut Microbial Screen provides a comprehensive check for common pathogens and opportunistic organisms. Using ISO 17025-accredited laboratory shotgun metagenomics sequencing in the UK, this kit screens your sample against 22 key microbial targets across 5 primary categories. What This Screen Tests For: Parasites (5 Targets): Evaluates single-celled organisms and waterborne parasites linked to IBS-like symptoms, cramps, loose stools, and chronic diarrhea (including Blastocystis hominis, Giardia, and Cryptosporidium). Pathogenic Bacteria (8 Targets): Screens for foodborne and ulcer-causing bacteria, including Helicobacter pylori, Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), Salmonella, Campylobacter, and pathogenic E. coli strains. Gastrointestinal Viruses (4 Targets): Detects viruses responsible for acute or lingering viral gastroenteritis, including Norovirus, Rotavirus, Enteric Adenovirus, and Astrovirus. Fungi & Yeasts (4 Targets): Checks for fungal overgrowth and yeast species including Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Aspergillus fumigatus. Methane-Producing Archaea (3 Targets): Identifies archaea such as Methanobrevibacter smithii that produce methane gas, strongly associated with constipation, severe bloating, and methane-dominant SIBO. How It Differs From the Gut Microbiome Test: Gut Microbiome Test: Maps out your beneficial bacteria and overall microbial balance to optimize diet and long-term wellness. Gut Microbial Screen: Focused on identifying specific unwanted pathogens, parasites, viruses, and yeasts that could be triggering active symptoms. What’s Included: Simple, hygienic at-home stool collection kit with prepaid UK return box. Clear, easy-to-read result summary highlighting any detected organisms. Functional medicine recommendations and targeted dietary/supplement strategies (e.g., natural antimicrobials or probiotics) for detected markers.