Gut analysis and stool test
Our advanced microbiome and stool test can help diagnose certain conditions affecting your digestive tract and help you understand the causes of a decline in your health. Using cutting-edge technologies and biomarkers, you'll get valuable insight into digestive function, intestinal inflammation, and the intestinal microbiome.
Why get a stool test?
Discover the root cause of poor gut health.
- Check for poor absorption of nutrients by the digestive tract and the knock affect to your health.
- Look at beneficial bacteria levels, intestinal immune function, overall intestinal health, and inflammation markers.
- Check for the presence of disease-causing microorganisms such as yeast, parasites, and bacteria that cause chronic illness and affect your nervous system.
- Identify diseases of the digestive tract, liver, and pancreas and see how well those organs are working.
Common symptoms that benefit from advanced stool analysis.
- Autoimmune disease
- Bloating
- Blood in your stool
- Chronic fatigue
- Constipation
- Cramping
- Fibromyalgia
- Flatulence
- Food poisoning
- Heartburn
- Nausea
- Weak immunity
- Rashes
- Reflux
- Thrush
- Unexplained weight loss
- Use of antibiotics
- Vomiting
Comprehensive profile
Get a complete understanding of your gut.
The biomarkers on our Comprehensive Profile reflect the 3 key functions of gut health: Digestion/Absorption, Inflammation/Immunology, and the Gut Microbiome.
- Pancreatic Elastase-1 is a marker of exocrine pancreatic function.
- Products of Protein Breakdown are markers of undigested protein reaching the colon.
- Fecal Fat is a marker of fat breakdown and absorption.
- Calprotectin is a marker of neutrophil-driven inflammation. Produced in abundance at sites of inflammation, this biomarker has been proven clinically useful in differentiating between Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).4,5
- Eosinophil Protein X is a marker of eosinophil-driven inflammation and allergic response.
- Faecal Secretory IgA is a marker of gut secretory immunity and barrier function.
- Faecal Occult Blood Test detects hidden blood; faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) is a preferred noninvasive test for colorectal cancer screening/detection.
- Metabolic indicators, including short-chain fatty acids and beta-glucuronidase, demonstrate specific and vital metabolic functions performed by the microbiota.
- Commensal Bacteria demonstrate the composition and relative abundance of gut organisms.
- Bacterial and mycology cultures demonstrate the presence of specific beneficial and pathological organisms.
- Bacterial and mycology sensitivities are provided for pathogenic or potentially pathogenic organisms that have been cultured. The report includes effective prescriptive and natural agents.
- Parasitology includes comprehensive testing for all parasites on every parasitology exam ordered.
- Campylobacter
- Clostridium difficile
- Escherichia coli
- Feacal Lactoferrin
- Helicobacter pylori
- Macro Exam for Worms
- Zonulin Family Peptide
- KOH Preparation for Yeast
Preparing for a Stool test
Safe, professional and at your convenience.
- Stool samples only take a few minutes to complete and you may need to provide more than one sample over a period of a few days.
- If you can't come to us, then we can arrange to have samples taken closer to you or send out a stool analysis test kit which you can use at home
- If you would like to visit us, we have treatment centres in The Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham and Chelsea, London
Results and monitoring
Understand your stool analysis and improve your wellbeing.
- Our experts are on hand to tell you what the results mean in plain English and give you actionable recommendations to improve you health and performance.
- We provide a one-to-one service and alert you about follow up assessments, treatment and lifestyle advice on a regular basis
- Our ongoing research into sports and performance optimisation is translated into real plans. No pseudo-science, just fitter, stronger clients at the top of their game!
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I cannot recommend Transform Now and Dr. Imran Khan highly enough! From the moment I arrived, both Dr. Khan and his nurse were incredibly welcoming, putting me at ease with their warmth and professionalism. The level of care and attention … More I received was outstanding—every aspect of the service exuded professionalism and genuine compassion.
Dr. Khan went above and beyond to ensure I understood every step of the process, and I was amazed at how quickly the test results were returned. What truly set this experience apart was the follow-up call from Dr. Khan himself, where he meticulously went through each result with me. His thoroughness and dedication to my health were second to none.
Traveling up from Portsmouth was absolutely worth it—I am so glad I made the journey. I can say with complete confidence that there is nowhere else I will be going for my health needs in the future. Thank you, Dr. Khan and team, for providing such an exceptional service. -
I highly recommend using Transform now. Dr. Khan and his staff are incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable, completely put me at ease. The speed of the results with every aspect of detail discussed afterwards is impressive, his level of … More care for my wellbeing is beyond any medical care I have ever received! Game changer!! I highly recommend Transform Now and Dr. Imran Khan
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I recently had an appointment with Dr Imran Khan for a private blood test as I was feeling unwell and tired all the time and I was incredibly impressed with the care I received. Dr Khan not only reviewed my blood work in a detailed and … More professional manner, but also took the time to explain everything in terms that were easy to understand. What really stood out was the personalized nutrition and health advice I received, which was both practical and insightful friendly, approachable A Fantastic service highly recommend!
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Amazing Service – professional, informative and thorough tests with fast follow up. Infinite patience in explaining the results and answering all my questions. Realistic and supportive plan formulated. Cannot recommend enough!
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I cannot rate Dr Khan highly enough! So professional yet easy to talk to. He takes complex topics and makes them easier to understand and way less intimidating.
My blood testing was done quickly and efficiently and the results explained … More to me in language I understand.
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I visited Dr Khan on a Saturday for blood tests as I wanted an overall check up. The following Tuesday I’d received my results with a follow up telephone conversation from Dr Khan advising me of the full readings of my tests and what the … More next steps are to correct any problems. Overall it’s been a fantastic experience. You feel at ease within minutes of sitting down with Dr Khan and he listens to all of your concerns and again advises accordingly. Highly recommend paying him a visit!
