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Your Gut Health, Fully Mapped
Discover what's hiding in your gut. This comprehensive at-home stool test measures the levels of beneficial and harmful gut bacteria and evaluates for signs of parasites, yeast overgrowth, inflammation, H. pylori, and more.
Recommendation Required
This lab is only available with a recommendation from a Root clinician. Schedule a virtual visit to get started.
Why We Love This
For years, this comprehensive microbiome test has been our trusted choice for assessing gut health. Its insights into the microbiome, inflammation, and pathogens have made it a key resource for uncovering answers when other approaches haven’t worked.
Bethanie Thompson
MD, IFMCP
What to Expect
What to Expect When Your GI-MAP Kit Arrives
Contents: Your kit includes detailed instructions and all necessary materials for completing the test, such as gloves, a collection container, a specimen vial, and a scooper. Please read the instructions carefully before getting started.
Sample Draw: A prepaid FedEx Clinical Pak Mailer is provided within your kit for returning the sample. If the sample cannot be shipped within 24 hours, please refrigerate it and ship it within 3 days. Do not freeze the sample.
Lab Analysis: We have partnered with Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, a CLIA-certified lab, for the analysis of your sample.
Contents: Your kit includes detailed instructions and all necessary materials for completing the test, such as gloves, a collection container, a specimen vial, and a scooper. Please read the instructions carefully before getting started.
Sample Draw: A prepaid FedEx Clinical Pak Mailer is provided within your kit for returning the sample. If the sample cannot be shipped within 24 hours, please refrigerate it and ship it within 3 days. Do not freeze the sample.
Lab Analysis: We have partnered with Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, a CLIA-certified lab, for the analysis of your sample.
Details
Improve your gut health and improve your life. GI-MAP™ (Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus) is the top gut health test used by the Functional Medicine Doctors and Dietitians at Root.
Gut problems often manifest beyond digestive symptoms. Your hormones, mood, skin, and overall health are intricately connected to your gut health.
Signs of poor gut health can include:
Gut problems often manifest beyond digestive symptoms. Your hormones, mood, skin, and overall health are intricately connected to your gut health.
Signs of poor gut health can include:
- Joint pain
- Acne
- Brain fog
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Food sensitivities
- Eczema
- And more
Results from the GI-MAP enable personalized gut healing protocols tailored to your specific needs.
Results
After the lab receives your sample, it typically takes 10-14 business days to process the results. Expect a total turnaround time of 3-4 weeks. The Root team will upload your results to your secure health portal, and you will be alerted when they are ready for viewing.
“The GI Map gave me answers I couldn’t find anywhere else. Finally understanding my gut health helped me make real changes in my diet and feel better overall!”
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