Faecal Multiplex PCR + CDSA Level 5

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CDSA Level 5 includes the Macroscopy, Microscopy, Bacteriology, Mycology and 3 Day Parasitology. This test reports on pathogenic and imbalanced colonizing organisms in the gut, as well as beneficial flora. Like the CDSA Level 4, this test is performed over 3 days in order to increase likelihood of parasitic identification.

Faecal Multiplex Polymerase Chain reaction (PCR) Test helps to identify targeted pathogens. This testing can identify significantly smaller samples of pathogen fragments. This test can drastically increase the identification of harder to detect and less common pathogens such as: Dientamoeba fragilis, Enterovirus, Rotavirus A & B, Giardia and Entamoeba to name a few. However helminth infections are not detected by Faecal PCR testing.

Test Kit:

After the practitioner has provided a request form, the patient can order their test kit online at befunctional.com.au/store. Each test kit contains full instructions.

Specimen Requirements

Stool Samples - Home testing kit

This test requires a stool specimen over three consecutive days.
The test kits provided contain everything required to complete this test.

Patient Preparation:

  • Patients must follow their usual diet prior to collecting a stool specimen
  • The stool specimen must be collected in the morning, where possible or the first bowel motion of the day
  • If the patient is currently taking antibiotics, only proceed with this collection two weeks after the patient can completed the course of probiotic therapy.
  • Natural laxatives can be used if constipation is a problem. This includes herbal and nutritional supplements. Do not use pharmaceutical laxatives as these medications can alter test results.

Turnaround Time:

The standard turnaround time for this test is 10-14 business days.

Price

$330.00

Additional $20.00 postage & handling fee applies to this test.

Payment

Prepayment is required.

Code

CD5 / FPC

List of Tests Included

Faecal Multiplex PCR

Price: $ 130
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Complete Digestive Stool Analysis (CDSA) Level 5

Price: $ 280
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    Terms and Conditions of Service

    It is your responsibility to ensure you carefully follow all steps provided to ensure the health and safety of the couriers, postage workers, specimen reception and laboratory workers.

    There is no rebate offered through the Medicare Benefits Scheme for the kits available on the Australian Clinical Labs shopping cart. Some private health insurance companies may offer rebates, check with your health insurance provider for further details.

    You are responsible for selection the correct test through the online shopping portal, if you are unsure, confirm with your referring practitioner. If your kit arrives through the mail damaged, contact us immediately for a replacement – do not use or send back this kit.

    Australian Clinical Labs does issue refunds to unused tests for up to 6 months from purchase date, a cancellation fee of $30 applies to all kits. We do not issue refunds for kits purchased over 6 months prior to the refund request.

    All kits to be returned are to have the referral form included with the samples. Without this form, there will be no patient allocated to the results and the test will take longer to process.