GI360 Test – Understanding Your Gut Health

The GI360 Profile is a cutting-edge stool test that gives us a detailed picture of your digestive health. It utilises advanced DNA technology in conjunction with traditional laboratory methods to detect bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other organisms that may be impacting the function of your gut. This helps us understand possible causes of both short-term tummy upsets and long-standing digestive problems as well as chronic fatigue and autoimmune issues.

• Gut microbiome balance – It looks at the variety and levels of healthy and unhealthy bacteria in your gut, based on over 45 key markers linked to gut health and chronic disease.
• Pathogens – It screens for harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can trigger diarrhoea, abdominal pain, or ongoing digestive issues.
• Dysbiosis Index – This is a simple score (1 to 5) that shows how closely your gut bacteria match a healthy reference population. A higher score means more imbalance (dysbiosis), which can play a role in many health conditions.

By understanding exactly what is going on in your gut, we can:

• Tailor your treatment plan more precisely
• Identify hidden infections or imbalances
• Support long-term digestive, immune, and metabolic health
• Optimise nutrient absorption

This test can be particularly helpful if you experience:

• Ongoing digestive symptoms (bloating, pain, diarrhoea, constipation)
• Inflammatory bowel conditions (IBD, IBS)
• Autoimmune disease
• Food sensitivities or intolerances
• Joint pain or inflammation
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Signs of mucosal barrier dysfunction (“leaky gut”)
• Unexplained fever, vomiting, or blood in the stool
• Unexplained fatigue

• The test involves a stool sample collected at home.
• You can choose a 1, 2, or 3-day collection depending on what your doctor recommends.

In summary, the GI360 test gives us a comprehensive view of your gut health, helping us uncover the root causes of symptoms and guiding a more personalised treatment approach. Dr Gina often combines it with a food sensitivity test as it offers further information to help with a GUT rehabilitation programme.