Gastrointestinal Infection ("Stomach Flu") Stool Test Panel
When you're experiencing severe diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, or other digestive symptoms, identifying the cause quickly is the first step toward feeling better. The ICare Gastrointestinal Infection ("Stomach Flu") Stool Test Panel is a comprehensive diagnostic test designed to detect many of the most common bacteria, viruses, and parasites that cause gastrointestinal infections.
Despite the nickname "stomach flu," most gastrointestinal illnesses are not caused by the influenza virus. Instead, they are typically the result of foodborne illness, contaminated water, person-to-person transmission, or exposure to infectious organisms. This advanced stool test helps identify the source of your symptoms, allowing your healthcare provider to recommend the most appropriate treatment.
With ICare's concierge mobile laboratory services, diagnostic testing is convenient, accurate, and designed to fit your schedule.
What Does This Test Measure?
The Food Allergy Panel with Reflex to Components may be appropriate for individuals who:
Experience hives, itching, or swelling after eating certain foods
Develop digestive symptoms shortly after meals
Have a history of allergic reactions to food
Have eczema associated with suspected food allergies
Have asthma along with suspected food allergies
Have a family history of food allergies
Want a more detailed evaluation of previously identified food allergies
Have been referred by their healthcare provider for allergy testing
If you have experienced a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), seek emergency medical care immediately and follow your healthcare provider's recommendations for ongoing evaluation.Who Should Consider This Test?
The Gastrointestinal Infection Stool Test Panel may be recommended for individuals who experience:
Persistent or severe diarrhea
Nausea or vomiting
Abdominal pain or cramping
Fever with digestive symptoms
Bloody diarrhea
Symptoms after eating contaminated food
Recent international travel with gastrointestinal illness
Ongoing digestive symptoms lasting several days
Suspected food poisoning
Exposure to someone with a gastrointestinal infection
Your healthcare provider may also recommend this test if symptoms are severe, prolonged, or associated with dehydration or other concerning findings.
Who Should Consider This Test?
The Gastrointestinal Infection Stool Test Panel helps:
Identify common bacterial, viral, and parasitic gastrointestinal infections
Evaluate persistent diarrhea or severe digestive symptoms
Diagnose foodborne illnesses
Support timely and targeted treatment
Reduce unnecessary antibiotic use by identifying viral causes
Help prevent the spread of contagious infections
Provide peace of mind through accurate laboratory diagnosis
Early diagnosis can help shorten recovery time and reduce the risk of complications.
Why Is It Important?
Provides a broader picture of health, helps identify abnormalities, and supports personalized treatment decisions.
Preparation
No special preparation required.
Turnaround
1-3 Business Days
Sample Type
Stool
What's Included
Physician Order
We provide the necessary doctor's order for this test.
Lab Fees
All laboratory processing fees are included in the price.
Digital Results
Secure, easy-to-read results delivered to your portal.
Important Information
How It Works
Book Online
Choose your test and checkout securely. We'll generate the order.
We Come to You
Schedule a mobile phlebotomist to visit your home or office.
Get Results
Receive your physician-reviewed results online in days.