Gut Health Tests

Functional Nutrition Testing

We use functional nutrition testing to gain insight into your case and individualize your care plan.

• We don’t require that clients order testing to work with us. Testing may or may not be recommended depending on your case, history, and presentation.
• If you’re not a client and want to complete testing, fill out our contact form. We’ll contact you to explain how testing works if you’re not working with one of our dietitians.
• We can provide insurance paperwork for most of the testing listed below.
  • You can submit this paperwork to your insurance company for the potential of partial reimbursement, or you can pay for testing using an HSA or FSA card as long as it is through a major credit card company.
  • Markups on tests cover administrative fees, shipping, and our time ordering your test and reviewing your results before we meet with you.

We offer the following functional lab testing:

General Health and Wellness

• Vibrant Functional Nutrition Metabolic Panel

Gut Health Testing

• Celiac + Gluten Sensitivity testing
• Genova SIBO
• Vibrant Wellness Gut Zoomer + Celiac and Gluten Sensitivity Test
• Genova GI Effects
• Vibrant Wellness IBSSure

Micronutrient Testing

• Genova NutrEval
• Genova Metabolomix
• Vibrant Micronutrient 3.0

Food Sensitivity Testing

• LEAP MRT Food Sensitivity Test

Environmental Health

• Vibrant Wellness Mycotoxins

Hormone Testing

• Genova Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment
• DUTCH Plus Hormone Testing
• DUTCH Cycle Mapping Plus
• DUTCH CAR

How to complete the testing process

If you’ve got questions along the way, we’re happy to provide support. Call our office at 678-424-6520 or email us at clientcare@digestiontherapy.com should any issues arise during your testing process.

All of our tests can be completed in four easy steps

1. Once you’ve paid for testing, kits will be sent to your home.
2. It’s your responsibility to review ALL instructions and complete the recommended preparations before testing.
3. Schedule your blood draw (if needed) with one of our recommended blood draw sites listed below.
   • Please check for any possible delays with shipping (holidays, bad weather, etc.) when planning your appointment.
   • Verify that the blood draw site you’re using will package and ship your completed kit via FedEx. Otherwise, you’ll need to arrange to bring your lab work to a FedEx location after your blood draw.
4. Let your dietitian know your testing has been completed so your next appointment can be scheduled.
   • It can take 2-3 weeks to get test results back from the lab, make sure you have an appointment scheduled with us to review your test results once they are available.

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Additional things to remember:

• Bring your entire kit, including the paperwork and any specimen(s) collected at home to your blood draw appointment.
  • If you fail to bring everything you need to the blood draw, you’ll need to reschedule.
• Prepaid shipping labels are included in all of our testing kits.
• If your tests don’t require bloodwork, take your samples to your local FedEx store for shipping or schedule a FedEx pick-up at your home.

Recommended blood draw sites

You can schedule your blood draw with any of the labs listed below or with your personal physician to complete your testing.

Vine Medical Associates

• This is our recommended option if you’re in the Atlanta area.
• Call and schedule with Kahlan (pronounced Kay-Lynn) at 404-446-3600. Choose the option for scheduling with the lab and let them know you’re working with one of our dietitians.
• There is a $25 blood draw fee (cash only!) that’s not included in our pricing.

Any Lab Test Now

• Find the location closest to you on their website using your zip code.
• Expect to be charged $25-$35 for your blood draw.
• Any Lab Test Now has an agreement to draw for the testing companies we use, so their technicians should be familiar with our testing kits.

TravaLab

• This is a mobile phlebotomy service that offers blood draws across the country.
• To schedule an appointment, fill out the form on their website, and you’ll be contacted by a technician.
• Fees range from $55-$75, depending on your location.

Testing Information and Instructions

General Health and Wellness 

Vibrant Functional Nutrition Metabolic Panel

Get started with a functional nutrition workup to assess inflammation, heart health, and metabolism while troubleshooting gut health issues. This panel includes testing for celiac disease, a full thyroid workup, a diabetes panel to assess blood sugar control, plus an in-depth look at cardiovascular health.

How to prepare for this test: an eight-hour fast is required before this blood draw.

Investment: $550

Gut Health Testing

Celiac + Gluten Sensitivity Testing

This test assesses the risk of celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

Because celiac and gluten sensitivity affect nutrient status, we also include a full anemia profile and vitamin D check with this test.

How to prepare for this test: an eight-hour fast is recommended before completing this blood draw.

Investment: $369

Genova SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)

This breath test assesses bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine. Too much bacteria in the small intestine can cause diarrhea, constipation, gas, and bloating.

How to prepare for this test: we recommend watching this video and reviewing this PDF to learn how to prepare for this test.

Investment: $479

Vibrant Wellness Gut Zoomer + Celiac and Gluten Sensitivity Test

This is a comprehensive functional stool test to analyze bacterial balance, digestive enzyme production, parasites, candida, pathogenic bacteria, viral infections, probiotic and prebiotic status, and your ability to detox.

A blood testing kit for non-celiac gluten sensitivity and celiac disease is included with this collection pack.

How to prepare for this test: Please review this handout and read the information below:

• Collect during the full moon to increase your chances of collecting potential parasites. Here’s the full moon schedule for 2023: January 6th, February 5th, March 7th, April 6th, May 5th, June 3rd, July 3rd, August 1st, August 30th, September 29th, October 28th, November 27th, December 26th
• You can schedule a FedEx pickup in your Vibrant portal or drop your samples at a FedEx location near you. We do NOT recommend leaving samples in FedEx drop boxes.

Investment: $849

Genova GI Effects

This is another option for a comprehensive functional stool test to analyze bacterial balance, digestive enzyme production, parasites, candida, pathogenic bacteria, viral infections, probiotic and prebiotic status, and your ability to detox.

How to prepare for this test: we recommend watching this video and reviewing this PDF to learn how to prepare for this test.

• Collect during the full moon to increase your chances of collecting potential parasites. Here’s the full moon schedule for 2023: January 6th, February 5th, March 7th, April 6th, May 5th, June 3rd, July 3rd, August 1st, August 30th, September 29th, October 28th, November 27th, December 26th
• You can schedule a FedEx pickup or drop your samples at a FedEx location near you. We do NOT recommend leaving samples in FedEx drop boxes.

Investment: $854

Vibrant Wellness IBSSure

This test is recommended if you have digestive problems that have lingered since a food poisoning occurrence.

How to prepare for this test:

• Fasting isn’t required, and there are no diet or supplement restrictions required before testing.
• You may test 30 days after taking the following medications: steroids, immunosuppressants, biologics, or other immune-modulating medications.
• You can schedule a FedEx pickup in your Vibrant portal or drop your test off at a FedEx location near you. We do NOT recommend leaving samples in FedEx drop boxes.

Investment: $469

Micronutrient Testing

Genova Nutreval

This test analyzes nutrients, inflammation, toxin exposure, detoxification potential, neurotransmitters, heavy metals, gut health, and antioxidant status. We recommend this test yearly to maintain overall health and adjust supplements based on your individual needs, which change with age and season of life.

How to prepare for this test: we recommend watching these videos and reviewing the instructions provided in your kit to learn how to prepare for this test.

Investment: $710

Genova Metabolomix+

This is similar to the Nutreval test above; however, you complete this test at home using finger pricks versus going to a lab for a blood draw. Also, vitamin D and glutathione levels are not included in this test as they are in the Nutreval.

How to prepare for this test: we recommend watching these videos and reviewing the instructions provided in your kit to learn how to prepare for this test.

Investment: $725

Vibrant Micronutrient 3.0

This test analyzes vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fatty acids, and amino acid status. We recommend this test yearly to maintain overall health and adjust supplements based on your individual needs, which change with age and season of life.

How to prepare for this test:

• Fasting isn’t required.
• We recommend you stay off supplements for a week before you take this test.
• You can schedule a FedEx pickup in your Vibrant portal or drop your test off at a FedEx location near you. We do NOT recommend leaving samples in FedEx drop boxes.

Investment: $648

Food Sensitivity Testing

LEAP MRT Food Sensitivity Test

This is a test for food and chemical sensitivities, 170 items are tested to see if they are causing inflammation in your body. These test results are used to create an individualized anti-inflammatory diet, which allows the body to heal and rebalance naturally.

How to prepare for this test: 

• Fasting is not required, and you don’t need to discontinue dietary supplements or make changes to your diet before testing.
• If you’re taking steroids, immunosuppressive medications, or other immune-modulating medications, we recommend testing 7 days after discontinuing these medications.
• Blood draws should be scheduled for Monday – Friday only.

Investment: $625

Environmental Health

Vibrant Wellness Mycotoxins

A test for exposure to environmental mold. Immune function, neurological health, and nutritional status can be negatively impacted by mold exposure.

How to prepare for this test: This test requires a 12-hour fast. No blood work is required. Mold exposure is determined through urine analysis.

Investment: $649

Hormone Testing

Genova Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment

This panel includes a full thyroid workup, measuring TSH, free T3, free T4, Reverse T3, Anti-TG, and Anti-TPO.

How to prepare for this test: an eight-hour fast is required before this blood draw. Please review this handout to learn how to prepare for this test.

Investment: $475

DUTCH Plus Hormone Testing

This is the gold standard in testing for assessing imbalances in sex and stress hormones.

How to prepare for this test: please review this handout to learn how to prepare for this test.

Investment: $689

DUTCH Cycle Mapping Plus

Sex hormone testing for women who are experiencing:

• Infertility
• Cycling hormones with no menses
• Irregular cycles
• Abnormally long or short cycles
• Severe PMS, mid-cycle spotting, or hormone-induced migraines

How to prepare for this test: please review this handout to learn how to prepare for this test.

Investment: $884

DUTCH CAR (adrenal hormone testing)

This is an assessment of hormones that mitigate your response to stress. When too high or too low these hormones can contribute to additional hormonal imbalances, weight gain, insomnia, anxiety, leaky gut, and nutrient deficiencies.

How to prepare for this test: We recommend reviewing this handout to learn how to prepare for this test.

Investment: $469

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