GI Testing in in Sugar Land

At Prime Health Dx Lab in Sugar Land, we provide fast, accurate, and confidential diagnostic testing, including STD testing, COVID-19, UTI, respiratory panels, and toxicology screenings. Our expert team ensures reliable results, patient privacy, and convenient, professional care to help you take control of your health with confidence.

At Prime Health Dx Lab in Sugar Land, Oral Toxicology testing is simple and non-invasive. Using an oral fluid collection device, a saliva sample is quickly collected by placing the device under the tongue.

There are two types of tests: screening, which provides a positive or negative result, and confirmation, which measures the exact amount of drugs in the system.

For confirmation testing, we use Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), a highly sensitive technology requiring specialized expertise. As a certified high-complexity lab, Prime Health Dx Lab provides reliable, precise, and professional results you can trust.

1. GI-Gastroenteritis Infection Panel

Our GI panel identifies bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens causing gastrointestinal infections. Accurate detection allows targeted treatment, faster recovery, and minimized complications.

Bacterial Infections Include:

• Campylobacter – Linked to raw or undercooked poultry.
• Clostridium difficile Toxin A/B – Often occurs after antibiotics, causing severe diarrhea.
• Plesiomonas shigelloides – Associated with contaminated water or food.
• Salmonella – Common in undercooked poultry and eggs.
• Vibrio cholerae – Causes cholera from unsanitary water.
• Yersinia enterocolitica – Linked to raw pork or unpasteurized milk.

2. Diarrheagenic E. coli/Shigella

• EAEC, EPEC, ETEC, STEC, E. coli stx1/stx2, EIEC – Strains tested for severe gastrointestinal distress and diarrhea.

3. Parasitic Infections

• Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora, Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia – Parasites causing diarrhea, stomach cramps, or giardiasis, often spread through contaminated water or food.

4. Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)

• Adenovirus F 40/41, Astrovirus, Norovirus GI/GII, Rotavirus A, Sapovirus – Leading causes of viral gastroenteritis, particularly in children, causing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

5. ABR – Antibiotic Resistance Gene Panel

Detects antibiotic resistance genes to guide effective treatment and prevent misuse of broad-spectrum drugs.

Common Resistance Genes:

• KPC, mecA, SHV, VanA, VanB, VIM

Prime Health Dx Lab in Sugar Land provides fast, accurate GI testing for patients across the Greater Houston area, ensuring precise diagnosis and better care.