Learn About Our New Comprehensive Gut Test at Pashen Health
🦠 Now Offering the GI-MAP Comprehensive Stool Test with StoolOMX and Zonulin Add-Ons
Your gut plays a far bigger role in your overall wellness than most people realize. Beyond digestion, your gut influences metabolism, hormones, immune function, inflammation, mood, and even weight regulation. When gut health is compromised, symptoms often appear throughout the body—not just in the digestive system.
At Pashen Health, we’re excited to now offer the GI-MAP Comprehensive Stool Test with StoolOMX and Zonulin add-ons, giving patients a deeper, more precise understanding of their gut health than ever before.
How Gut Imbalance Affects Your Health
When the gut microbiome is out of balance—a condition known as dysbiosis—it can contribute to a wide range of symptoms, including:
- Bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea
- Fatigue and low energy
- Inflammation and joint discomfort
- Mood changes or brain fog
- Difficulty losing weight
- Frequent illness or immune issues
Because these symptoms are often vague or overlapping, gut-related issues are frequently overlooked or treated only on the surface.
What Is the GI-MAP Comprehensive Stool Test?
The GI-MAP (Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus) is an advanced stool test that uses qPCR DNA technology to precisely identify what’s happening inside your gut.
Unlike standard stool tests, the GI-MAP provides a detailed and highly accurate analysis of:
- Beneficial and harmful bacteria
- Yeast and fungi
- Parasites
- Viruses
- Opportunistic pathogens
This allows us to see imbalances at a microbial level, helping identify root causes rather than guessing based on symptoms alone.
What the StoolOMX Add-On Reveals
By adding the StoolOMX panel, we gain critical insight into how well your gut is functioning metabolically, including:
- Bile acid metabolism
- Impacts fat digestion, gut motility, and detoxification
- Short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production
- Reflects how well your gut bacteria support inflammation control, metabolic health, and gut lining integrity
These markers help us understand not just what is present in your gut—but how well it’s working.
Why Zonulin Matters: Understanding “Leaky Gut”
We also recommend including Zonulin, a key marker of intestinal permeability, often referred to as “leaky gut.”
Elevated zonulin levels are associated with:
- Chronic inflammation
- Food sensitivities
- Autoimmune conditions
- Immune system dysfunction
Identifying increased intestinal permeability early allows us to address gut barrier health before it contributes to long-term systemic issues.
Why This Comprehensive Gut Testing Matters
Together, the GI-MAP + StoolOMX + Zonulin panels provide a complete picture of your gut and immune connection. This comprehensive approach allows us to:
- Identify the root cause of symptoms
- Personalize treatment instead of using one-size-fits-all solutions
- Support digestion, metabolism, immune health, and inflammation simultaneously
This is functional, preventive care—focused on why symptoms are happening, not just managing them.
How the Testing Process Works
📦 Simple, At-Home Collection
- Your test kit is shipped directly to your home
- You collect the sample at your convenience
- Mail it back to the lab using the prepaid envelope
- Results are typically available within 10-14 business days
- We review everything together and build your personalized gut health plan
Please note that this test is not typically covered by insurance. Coverage varies by plan, and many patients choose to pay out-of-pocket for this specialized testing. We are happy to discuss cost and answer any questions before you decide to proceed.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’ve been dealing with ongoing digestive issues, fatigue, inflammation, or unexplained symptoms, your gut may be the missing link.
📞 To request your test or ask questions, contact our office directly:
(813) 602-0693
We’re happy to help you take the next step toward better health.
