Description:
Genova Diagnostics Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis 2.0 W/Parasitology test evaluates digestion, absorption, gut flora, and the colonic environment, and is indicated for all chronic GI problems, for acute bowel pattern changes, and for many systemic diseases. The Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis 2.0 is the most advanced non-invasive evaluation of specific gastrointestinal imbalances. It includes a parasitology component with the CDSA 2.0 that evaluates for parasites using microscopic examination and EIA testing. The profile is indicated for all chronic GI problems, for acute bowel pattern changes, and for many systemic diseases and provides a sensitivity panel for treating pathogenic flora. Simple at home collection. No doctors order needed. You receive the results. NOT AVAILABLE IN NEW YORK.

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Digestive complaints are among the most common reasons that individuals
seek medical care. Recent evidence now confirms that GI abnormalities are
associated with many conditions outside the GI tract.
General GI Extra-intestinal Specific GI Dysfunction: Indications:
Indigestion Osteoporosis Post Inflammatory IBS
Constipation Diabetes Crohns Disease or Ulcerative Colitis (IBD)
Diarrhea Arthritis Family history of IBD
Gas and Bloating Autoimmune disease Family history of Gastrointestinal cancers
Recent use of antibiotics Fibromyalgia Pancreatic Insufficiency
GI infection/Dysbiosis Chronic Fatigue Gallstones
Abdominal Pain

Digestion/Absorption Markers:
(Pancreatic Elastase, Putrefactive SCFAs, n-Butyrate)
- Direct measure of Pancreatic Digestive Enzyme output without interference from digestive
supplements, changes in stool transit time or marker variability. Low levels of digestive enzyme
output are associated with intestinal and Extra-intestinal conditions.
Gut Immunology Markers:
(Calprotectin, Eosinophil Protein X)
- This quantitative analysis identifies mild, moderate or severe inflammation within the GI tract.
Elevations of these markers are associated with infection (bacterial, viral, & parasitic),
food allergy, NSAID enteropathy, IBD and neoplasia.
- GI inflammation is associated with Intestinal and Extra-intestinal conditions.
Metabolic Markers:
(Short Chain Fatty Acids, pH, Beta-glucuronidase, Bile Acids)
- Abnormal levels of Short Chain Fatty Acids may indicate alterations in gut flora, insufficient dietary
fiber, altered transit time and small bowel bacteria overgrowth.
- The chemistry markers identify imbalances that are associated with increased toxic burden
within the colon, increasing long-term risk for colon and breast cancers.
Microbiology Markers:
(Bacteriology, Mycology)
- Quantitative measures of the beneficial flora Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium
- Quantitative measures of additional flora, including strict pathogenic bacteria and
potentially pathogenic and bacteria and yeast.
- An imbalance in GI flora is associated with Intestinal and Extra-intestinal conditions.
Parasitology:
(EIA and microscopic evaluation)
- With the highest documented recovery rates (22% positivity rate), this
Parasitology exam quantifies all ova and parasites identified.
- Includes microscopic evaluation for yeast and blood cells.

ANALYTE LIST:  Deoxycholic AcidLithoCholic AcidLCA/DCA Ratio (Calculation)Bacteriology, anaerobicBacteriology, aerobicMIC Sensitivities, BacteriaEosinophil Protein XShort Chain Fatty AcidsYeast CultureBeta-GlucuronidaseBile-AcidsCalprotectinCryptosporidiumEntamoeba histolytica EIAMIC Sensitivities, YeastGiardia lamblia EIAPancreatic ElastasepHParasitology Identification, Trichrome StrainParasitology Identification, Concentrate
Turn Around Time: 14 Days

Specimen Requirements: 5cc stool in each vial-3 SAF

Kit Instructions:

CDSA2_Random_Instruction.pdf

Additional Information:

CDSA_CDSA2combo-SupportGuide.pdf
Pancreatic Elastase.pdf
gastrointestinal brochure.pdf
autism brochure.pdf

CPT Codes: 

82239    name: Deoxycholic Acid82239    name: LithoCholic Acid82239    name: LCA/DCA Ratio (Calculation)87075    name: Bacteriology, anaerobic87045    name: Bacteriology, aerobic83520    name: Eosinophil Protein X82492    name: Short Chain Fatty Acids87102    name: Yeast Culture84311    name: Beta-Glucuronidase82239    name: Bile-Acids83520    name: Calprotectin87328    name: Cryptosporidium87336    name: Entamoeba histolytica EIA87329    name: Giardia lamblia EIA82656    name: Pancreatic Elastase83986    name: pH