# GI-MAP Test - Link: https://myorchidwellness.com/gi-map-test/ - Published: 2026-10-25T14:10:08-05:00 - Author: Chelsea 👩🏾‍💻 Telehealth available in TX, NY, VA & DC, including **weekends & evening hours** at [telehealth.myorchidwellness.com](https://telehealth.myorchidwellness.com) [Home](https://myorchidwellness.com/)/[Functional Wellness](https://myorchidwellness.com/functional-wellness/)/ GI-MAP Functional Gut Testing  •  Carrollton, TX & Telehealth # GI-MAP Stool Test:⏎ _A Clear Look at Your Gut_ Bloating, irregular digestion, or symptoms that never fully go away? The GI-MAP uses DNA-based technology to look at the bacteria, yeast, parasites, and markers of inflammation and digestion in your gut, so your plan is built on data, not guesswork. Home Collection Kit Single Stool Sample DNA-Based (qPCR) Pathogens & Microbiome Digestion & Inflammation Telehealth Available [Book Your $250 Consultation](https://myorchidwellness.com/gi-map-test/#book) [What It Measures](https://myorchidwellness.com/gi-map-test/#measures) About GI-MAP ## Your gut affects⏎ _far more than digestion._ GI-MAP stands for Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus. Developed by Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, it uses quantitative PCR (qPCR), a DNA-based method, to measure the amount of specific organisms in a stool sample rather than relying on whether they grow in a lab culture. Your gut plays a role in digestion, immune function, nutrient absorption, and inflammation throughout the body. The GI-MAP looks at beneficial bacteria, opportunistic and disease-causing organisms, yeast, parasites, and markers of digestion, immune response, and inflammation in one test. At Orchid Wellness, the GI-MAP is ordered through your $250 functional consultation with Chelsea Asante, FNP-C. The test is billed separately, and your results are reviewed with Chelsea live, in person in Carrollton or by telehealth across Texas, New York, Virginia, and Washington DC. [Book Your Consultation](https://myorchidwellness.com/gi-map-test/#book) GI-MAP Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus Single stool sample collected at home DNA-based qPCR technology Bacteria, parasites, yeast, and viruses H. pylori with virulence factors Digestion, immune, and inflammation markers Results reviewed live with Chelsea Asante, FNP-C Starts With Your Functional Consultation $250 Consultation fee. The GI-MAP is billed separately. HSA, FSA, and [Cherry payment plans](https://myorchidwellness.com/cherry/) accepted. What It Measures ## A complete picture⏎ _of your gut._ The GI-MAP covers several categories in a single stool sample. Here is what each one looks at and the patterns it may reveal. 🦠 ### Pathogens Screens for bacterial, viral, and parasitic organisms that can cause digestive symptoms, including common causes of food poisoning and traveler’s illness. May reveal patterns like: Bacterial pathogensParasitesViruses 🔬 ### H. pylori Detects H. pylori, a bacterium linked to reflux, stomach discomfort, and ulcers, along with virulence factors that help guide treatment decisions. May reveal patterns like: H. pyloriVirulence factors 🌱 ### Beneficial Bacteria Measures key groups of beneficial bacteria to show whether your microbiome is balanced or depleted. May reveal patterns like: Low beneficial bacteriaDysbiosis ⚠️ ### Opportunistic Bacteria & Yeast Identifies organisms normally present in small amounts that can cause symptoms when overgrown, including yeast such as Candida. May reveal patterns like: Bacterial overgrowth patternsYeast overgrowth 🍽️ ### Digestion Markers such as pancreatic elastase and steatocrit show how well you are breaking down food and absorbing fat. May reveal patterns like: Low pancreatic enzymesFat malabsorption 🛡️ ### Gut Immune Response Secretory IgA and anti-gliadin IgA reflect your gut’s immune activity and possible reactivity to gluten. May reveal patterns like: Secretory IgA balanceGluten reactivity 🔥 ### Inflammation & Occult Blood Calprotectin and related markers point to intestinal inflammation, and occult blood testing checks for hidden blood in the stool. May reveal patterns like: Intestinal inflammationOccult blood 💊 ### Antibiotic Resistance Genes Identifies genes that may make certain bacteria resistant to common antibiotics, which can help guide treatment choices. May reveal patterns like: Resistance genes 🧪 ### Optional Add-Ons Zonulin, a marker related to intestinal permeability, and other add-ons can be included when clinically appropriate. May reveal patterns like: Intestinal permeability markers Who It’s For ## If your gut has⏎ _never been fully explained._ 😣 ### Bloating and Gas Frequent bloating, gas, or abdominal discomfort that comes and goes without a clear cause. 🚽 ### Irregular Digestion Constipation, diarrhea, or alternating patterns, including IBS-like symptoms. 🔥 ### Reflux and Stomach Pain Heartburn, reflux, or upper stomach discomfort, where H. pylori testing can help. 🍞 ### Food Reactions Symptoms that seem tied to certain foods but are hard to pin down. 🧴 ### Skin and Immune Concerns Acne, eczema, frequent illness, or fatigue where gut health may be part of the picture. ✈️ ### After Travel or Antibiotics Digestive symptoms that started after travel, food poisoning, or a course of antibiotics. The Process ## From consultation⏎ _to answers._ 01 Book Your Consultation Book your $250 functional consultation and complete your intake through your patient portal. Chelsea determines whether the GI-MAP is right for you. The test is billed separately. 02 Receive Your Kit A GI-MAP collection kit is mailed to you with detailed instructions and a prepaid return shipper. 03 Collect at Home Collect a single stool sample at home following the kit instructions, then ship it to the lab. 04 Live Results Review Results typically return in about 2 to 3 weeks. You meet with Chelsea to review them and build a targeted plan. Before You Collect ## How to _prepare._ * Chelsea will tell you whether to pause any supplements, such as probiotics, antimicrobial herbs, or digestive enzymes, before collecting. * If you recently took antibiotics or antifungals, Chelsea may recommend waiting before you collect. * Never stop a prescription medication without talking with Chelsea first. * Avoid collecting during your period or if you have active bleeding from hemorrhoids, since this can affect the occult blood marker. * Follow the kit instructions and ship your sample on the days listed so it arrives fresh. Good to Know ## Results, cost, _and safety._ * Results typically return in about 2 to 3 weeks after the lab receives your sample. * Functional testing is direct-pay and not typically covered by insurance. HSA and FSA cards are accepted. * Home kits are mailed to patients in Texas, New York, Virginia, and Washington DC. **When to seek care right away:** Blood in the stool, black or tarry stools, unexplained weight loss, severe abdominal pain, or ongoing vomiting need prompt medical evaluation. The GI-MAP does not replace a colonoscopy or other recommended screening. Explore All Functional Tests ## Other testing available⏎ _at Orchid Wellness._ The GI-MAP is one of several functional tests available through your $250 functional consultation. [Learn about functional wellness](https://myorchidwellness.com/functional-wellness/) HTMA Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Mineral levels and ratios, plus possible heavy metal exposure patterns, from a small hair sample. Learn more › DUTCH Complete DUTCH Complete Hormone Panel One of the most comprehensive functional hormone tests: sex hormones, cortisol rhythm, melatonin, and metabolites. Learn more › DUTCH Adrenal DUTCH Adrenal Panel Cortisol and DHEA across the day to show how your stress response (HPA axis) is functioning. Learn more › GI-MAP GI-MAP Stool Analysis DNA-based gut assessment covering the microbiome, pathogens, inflammation, and digestion. You are here IgG / IgA Food Sensitivity Panel Delayed food reactivity that can guide a structured elimination and reintroduction plan. Learn more › OAT Organic Acids Test Urine-based look at energy production, neurotransmitter metabolites, B vitamins, and yeast markers. Learn more › Micronutrient Intracellular Micronutrient Panel Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids measured at the cellular level. Learn more › MTHFR MTHFR and Methylation Panel Genetic variants in your methylation pathway, interpreted alongside homocysteine, folate, and B12. Learn more › Frequently Asked Questions ## GI-MAP _FAQ_ GI-MAP stands for Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus. It is a stool test from Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory that uses DNA-based qPCR technology to measure bacteria, parasites, yeast, viruses, and markers of digestion, immune function, and inflammation. Many standard stool tests rely on culture, which only detects organisms that grow in a lab dish, or check for a few specific infections. The GI-MAP measures DNA, so it can quantify a wide range of organisms, including many that are hard to culture, plus digestion and inflammation markers in one test. Yes. Your intake is completed online, the GI-MAP is a home collection kit, and your results review can be by telehealth in Texas, New York, Virginia, and Washington DC, or in person in Carrollton. Results typically return in about 2 to 3 weeks after the lab receives your sample. Once they are in, you meet with Chelsea for your live results review. Functional testing is generally direct-pay. HSA and FSA cards are accepted, and Cherry payment plans are available to eligible patients. Possibly. Chelsea will review your medications and supplements during your consultation and let you know if anything should be paused before collection. Do not stop any prescription medication without her guidance. ⌊Chelsea Asante, FNP-C, functional and integrative wellness provider at Orchid Wellness⌉ Ready to Understand Your Gut ## Your gut has been⏎ _trying to tell you something._ Your $250 functional consultation is your starting point. Chelsea will determine whether the GI-MAP is right for you, and the test is billed separately. Results reviews are in person in Carrollton, Texas or by telehealth across Texas, New York, Virginia, and Washington DC. Book your first available appointment at [app.myorchidwellness.com](https://app.myorchidwellness.com), or call or text [(469) 892-0194](https://myorchidwellness.com/gi-map-test/4698920194). Have your **legal first and last name, email, and phone number** ready. 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