GI MAP Stool Analysis with Zonulin offered by Diagnostic Solution Laboratory, US

iThrive Healing and Beyond in collaboration with Diagnostic Solution Laboratory presents GI MAP Stool Test with Zonulin.

The GI-MAP® is a DNA-based stool test performed by Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, USA. It uses advanced gene-sequencing technology to identify microorganisms and other markers present in the gastrointestinal tract.

iThrive is an authorised distributor of Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory in India. iThrive does not perform the testing. The sample is collected in India, shipped to Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory in the USA, tested there, and the report is shared with the customer once received.

The test report may help a qualified healthcare professional understand certain gastrointestinal findings and develop an appropriate plan based on the results.

Please note : Before placing the order kindly call our team on the below number and confirm if you're pincode is serviceable for FedEx pickup. Pickup is generally available in all tier 1 and some tier 2 cities across India.

Some conditions that warrant testing are:

• Autoimmune diseases
• IBS/IBD
• Digestive complaints, diarrhoea or constipation
• Brain fog
• Skin problems, like acne and psoriasis
• Mood disorders, depression, and anxiety
• Diabetes and weight loss issues.

Medications & supplements to avoid before the test :

• No Antibiotics for at least 4 weeks before the test.
• No Probiotics for at least 2 weeks before taking the test.
•  If possible, we recommend discontinuing anti-microbial herbs & agents 4 weeks before testing.
• Immune Suppressants/ Oral steroids- will likely cause a lower Secretory IgA,
  Anti-gliadin, and calprotectin result (after finishing these meds, wait 4-6 weeks
  before collecting sample).
• Menstrual blood should not be mixed with the sample, so you will have to collect the sample accordingly.
• If you have had a colonoscopy or colon hydrotherapy recently, you have to wait 1 month before giving the sample.

 

When do we suggest Zonulin Marker : 

If the client seems to be suffering from symptoms of leaky gut or the practitioner suspects leaky gut, do suggest the GI MAP with Zolulin.

What is Zonulin and where is it found?

Zonulin is a protein that regulates intestinal permeability, often associated with the "leaky gut" phenomenon. Produced in the small intestine, it controls the tight junctions between cells lining the intestinal wall, acting as a selective barrier. Dysregulated zonulin levels can increase permeability, allowing toxins, bacteria, and undigested particles into the bloodstream, potentially contributing to autoimmune, inflammatory, and metabolic disorders.

What is a leaky gut?

Leaky gut occurs when the intestinal barrier becomes overly permeable, allowing toxins and bacteria into the bloodstream, leading to inflammation and health issues. It is linked to autoimmune diseases like celiac, Crohn's, and ulcerative colitis, with causes including chronic inflammation, HIV/AIDS, chemotherapy, NSAIDs, and alcohol.

High zonulin levels are associated with increased intestinal permeability, playing a key role in this condition.

 

How is the test done?

Review the Terms and Conditions : 

Please read the terms and conditions of the test carefully, as mentioned at the bottom of the page. Once you agree to them, you may proceed with the purchase of this test on our website by making 100% advance payment for this test. Cash on Delivery is not available for this test.

Sample collection feasibility : 

Generally, the sample pickup can be arranged via FedEx from all tier 1 cities in India, but pickup from tier 2 cities and lower may not always be feasible due to shipping delays from there. Even if you live in a big city, please still check your pincode with the iThrive team if it's feasible for pickup before purchasing this test, since certain outskirts areas might not be feasible.

Kit Dispatch : 

After your order is placed on our website, we will dispatch the sample collection test kit to your address. The kit is dispatched from our Pune warehouse. Once dispatched, the kit is usually delivered within 3 to 4 days of placing the order, although the delivery timeline may vary depending on your pincode. We generally send our courier via Blue Dart, DTDC or Delhivery.

The Sample Collection Kit includes:

An instruction manual and the tools required to collect the sample, like the stool collector vial, patient requisition form, biohazard zip-lock bag, FedEx clinical pak, FedEx document holder pouch, collection tray, rubber gloves,etc.

Sample collection Instructions from the iThrive Team : 

Once the iThrive team receives your order, they will contact you and share the sample collection and shipping instructions within max 1-2 business days.
Alternatively, you may directly contact the concerned Advanced Test Team at iThrive using the contact details provided below.

Sample Collection : 

Please follow the sample collection instructions carefully given by iThrive.After reading and understanding the complete test instructions, you can collect the sample on a mutually agreed fixed date with the iThrive team. Also, make sure you’re following the sample above given food or supplement restrictions.

Fedex Pickup : 

The sample pickup will be arranged from your home itself via FedEx.Therefore, the FedEx person will come to your home to collect the sample. The iThrive team will schedule the FedEx pickup on your behalf. So you don’t have to take efforts to arrange the pickup. The FedEx pickup can only happen on a weekday i.e between Monday and Friday. It will not happen on weekends or public holidays.
You will have to inform the iThrive team one day in advance of the pickup date to schedule the pickup. The FedEx person will come between 2 PM and 8 PM on the day of the pickup to collect the sample. The exact time the person comes is not fixed, since it's an online-generated pickup, and therefore it's preferable that you stay at home on the day of the pickup to hand over the package. Also, we don't get the contact details of the ground person coming for the pickup, since it's an online-generated pickup.

Shipment Paperwork: 

The iThrive team will provide the shipping-related papers for you to print and attach to the shipment. They will send you the PDF soft copy one day before your actual date of pickup. Then you will have to print these documents.99% of these documents are already filled in by the iThrive team, and you will only have to put your signature in a few areas. The iThrive team will fully guide you through this process.

Shipping and Results : 

Once the sample has been picked up from your home, it takes about 5-6 days for it to reach the USA lab.After the sample has been dispatched the iThrive team will share the Fedex AWB tracking number with you.Once the sample reaches the lab successfully, the iThrive team will inform you. Once analysis begins, it takes approx 2 weeks for the reports to be generated. The reports are generated on iThrive’s Diagnostic Solutions Practitioner portal. We will download the report from there and share it with you over email or WhatsApp.

Sample Handling and sample Stability information : 

Once collected, the sample doesn’t need to be stored in a refrigerator or doesn’t have to be kept in a freezer. You can keep it in a cool and dry place till the FedEx guy comes for pickup. Also, during transit of the sample, it doesn’t need to be shipped in cold storage. As per the lab's strict instructions, the sample must reach the lab within 10 days from the date of collection; otherwise, it will be declared as rejected, and testing will not be carried out. In this case, a new sample has to be sent for testing.

Fedex Shipping Charges : 

The international FedEx shipping charges for sending the sample from India to the USA are also included in the test price. But in case the sample gets rejected when it reaches the lab, and you have to send a new sample, then you will have to pay these re-shipping charges.

For International Customers : 

If you order the kit from another country, the shipping charges for the kit will be extra. Once the sample is collected, you will need to arrange the return courier to the USA lab yourself. If you are an international customer, you may speak with the team before purchasing the test for guidance and clarification.

Contact Us : 

For any logistics/ shipping/ packaging-related/ technical queries before purchasing the test ,you can primarily contact Mr.Aditya  at +91 89565 35768 or drop him an email at aditya@ithrivein.com.

Alternatively, you can contact iThrive Essentials customer support at 

+91 89568 80961 or care@ithrive.shop

Sample Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13NDJ5thOkG9tjrrM4OV9Iqq5liXmVByH/view?usp=sharing

More Information:

https://www.diagnosticsolutionslab.com/tests/gi-map

Why one should consider GI MAP over other tests ?

Unlike other comprehensive stool testing offered on the market, the GI-MAP identifies the quantitative value corresponding to each biomarker. This quantitative analysis allows practitioners to see how high or low a value is and whether it needs to be treated. The positive and negative values other stool testing analyses provide lack this specificity.

The GI-MAP uses qPCR technology that looks at the DNA of the pathogens within the gut (rather than the DNA of the patient). This gene-sequencing technology offers unmatched insight into precisely what is occurring in a patient’s gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Treatment progress can be monitored on retests by viewing whether the quantitative value of a biomarker has responded to treatment.

The GI-MAP also reports on antibiotic resistance and virulence factors, helping to take the guesswork out of treatment. The gut is highly complex and, the GI-MAP optimizes the practitioner’s ability to practice personalized, precision medicine by reporting on the specific DNA findings within a patient’s microbiome

 

Terms and Conditions :

1) Once purchased, the GI-MAP® test is 100% non-refundable, regardless of the reason for cancellation, non-use of the kit, delay in collection or inability to provide the sample.

2) As per the laboratory’s requirements, the sample must reach Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory within 10 days from the date of sample collection. If the sample reaches the laboratory after the permitted timeframe, it may be rejected, and a new sample may be required. In some rare circumstances, the sample may get stuck or delayed in Indian or US customs, which can also result in the sample arriving late and getting rejected.

3) If a new sample needs to be shipped, the customer will not be required to pay the complete test price again. However, applicable FedEx re-shipping charges will have to be paid separately. The current FedEx re-shipping charge is ₹4,000. This amount may change in the future depending on courier charges, fuel surcharges, customs requirements or other applicable costs.

4) If the sample is rejected during the very first attempt of sending the sample to USA lab, iThrive will provide a replacement sample collection kit free of charge.

5) If the sample is rejected during the second attempt, or if the customer loses or misplaces the kit, additional charges for a replacement kit may apply.

6) The final decision regarding sample acceptance or rejection rests with Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory.

7) A sample may be rejected for reasons including, but not limited to:

a) Incorrect sample collection or packaging
b) Insufficient or excessive sample quantity
c) Leakage due to improper sealing
d) Contamination of the sample from the patient's end, if he/she puts anything else rather than the stool sample inside the sample collection vial.
e) Failure to follow the preparation instructions provided after purchase
f) Incomplete, incorrect or missing paperwork
g) Missing signatures or identification documents
h) The sample reaching the laboratory after the permitted timeframe
i) Courier, customs or other shipping-related delays
J) iThrive will make reasonable efforts to coordinate the FedEx shipment and support the customer throughout the process. However, iThrive will not be responsible for sample rejection caused by FedEx delays, customs delays, international shipping issues or other circumstances beyond our control.

8) The customer is responsible for:

a) Confirming FedEx serviceability from their location before purchase
b) Providing accurate contact details and pickup address
c) Following the instructions shared by the iThrive team after purchase
d) Completing the required paperwork correctly
e) Being available at the pickup address on the scheduled date
f) Collecting and handing over the sample on the same day
g) Ensuring that the package and documents are ready for pickup

If you want to order this test internationally or out of India, please connect with our customer care.