Digestive Health+
With Digestive Health, gain key insights in understanding how your digestive system is functioning.
With serum blood testing and stool sample markers such as qFIT. qFIT is a non-invasive screening tool designed to detect occult (hidden) blood in the stool, which can be an early indication of bowel or colorectal cancer.
What’s included in the test?
This test includes a total of 24 biomarkers.
Biomarkers are indicators we use to measure different aspects of our health via a venous blood sample, such as testosterone levels or cholesterol levels.
Haemoglobin, Haematocrit, Mean Cell Haemoglobin, Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC), Mean Cell Volume, Red Blood Cell Count, Basophil Count, Lymphocyte Count, Eosinophil Count, Monocyte Count, Neutrophil Count, White Blood Cell Count, Platelet Count
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Haemoglobin | An iron-containing protein within red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen. |
| Haematocrit | A measurement of the volume of red blood cells compared to the total blood volume (red blood cells and plasma). |
| Mean Cell Haemoglobin | A measurement of the average amount of haemoglobin in a single red blood cell. |
| Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) | A measurement of haemoglobin concentration in a red blood cell relative to the cells volume. |
| Mean Cell Volume (MCV) | A measurement of the mean size of red blood cells. |
| Red Blood Cell Count | A component of blood that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide around the body. |
| Basophil Count | A type of immune white blood cell, found in the blood with enzymes that are released during allergic reactions. |
| Lymphocyte Count | A type of immune white blood cell, found in the blood and in lymph tissue. |
| Eosinophil Count | A type of immune white blood cell that releases enzymes in response to gastrointestinal infection, allergic reaction. |
| Monocyte Count | A type of immune white blood cell that travel through the blood to kill micro-organisms and remove dead cells. |
| Neutrophil Count | A type of immune white blood cell that has an important role in the immune system and helps the body fight bacterial infection. |
| White Blood Cell Count | A component of blood that are part of the body’s immune system, helping the body fight infection and disease. |
| Platelet Count | A component of blood that prevent bleeding and allow blood to clot. |
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate Transferase (AST), Gamma-glutamyl Transferase (GGT), Total Bilirubin, Albumin
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) | ALP is an enzyme found in the bloodstream. It helps break down proteins in the body and exists in different organs. |
| Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) | ALT is an enzyme found mostly in the liver which helps the liver break down proteins to make them easier for your body to absorb. |
| Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) | Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is an enzyme found mostly in the liver but also in red blood cells, heart and other muscles. A blood test measuring AST is used to detect damage to cells. |
| Gamma Glutamyl-Transferase (GGT) | GGT is an enzyme found in the liver that helps with the metabolism of substances in the body. |
| Total Bilirubin | A measurement of the amount of the substance bilirubin, produced during the breakdown of red blood cells. |
| Albumin | A protein made in the liver, it enters your bloodstream and helps keep fluid from leaking out of your blood vessels into other tissues. It is also carries hormones, vitamins, and enzymes throughout your body. |
H. Pylori
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| H. Pylori | H. pylori is a common type of bacteria that attacks the stomach lining. It’s usually passed from person to person. |
Tissue Transglutaminase IgA (Coeliac)
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Tissue Transglutaminase IgA (Coeliac) | A blood test that shows higher levels of anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies can help monitor if you have coeliac disease. |
Calprotectin, Helicobacter Pylori Antigen Stool, QFIT (Faecal Occult Blood)
| Biomarker | Biomarker Definition: |
|---|---|
| Calprotectin | A calprotectin stool test measures the amount of calprotectin in a stool sample to check for inflammation in the intestines. |
| Helicobacter Pylori Antigen Stool | A Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) antigen stool test is a noninvasive test that checks for H. pylori proteins (antigens) in a stool sample. |
| QFIT (Faecal Occult Blood) | The qFIT test checks for blood in the stool which can be an early sign of bowel cancer. |