Gastrointestinal Testing

PCL makes gastrointestinal testing simple by only requiring a small amount of specimen. By utilizing molecular technology, PCL can accurately identify GI infections using a simple swab to collect a small amount of material from a sample. This process makes it easier and safer for the collector and more convenient for the patient. 

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H. pylori Testing

Our fecal swab can also test for H. pylori, making it easier to ship than breath tests, and makes collection simple, especially for children who have trouble providing enough sample to fill a bag. Typical blood tests for H. pylori may still show positive after treatment due to antibodies, however, Patients Choice fecal swab prevents this false-positive. 

 Fast Track Treatments

Patients Choice GI+ test delivers advanced DNA analysis using Real-Time PCR technology, providing absolute identification of microorganisms within 24-hours. The GI+ test provides insight into microorganisms contributing to polymicrobial infection, quantification, and resistance gene identification with custom treatment recommendations leading to increased patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs.

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This State-of-the-art technology and Antimicrobial Stewardship Program aims to improve the effectiveness of antimicrobial treatment and patient outcomes by proving physicians with the tools they need to optimize the use of advanced diagnostics. 

• Results within 24-hours from when the sample arrives at the lab.​

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• Changes the way infections are diagnosed and treated by identifying microbes by their DNA.

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• Molecular technology can find and identify polymicrobial infections.

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• Faster more accurate results, allowing physicians to act sooner and with more precision than ever.

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• Identification of resistant genes so that targeted therapy can be implemented from the onset of diagnosis.

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• Ability to detect bacterial and fungal microbes, many that are viable-but-nonculturable.​