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Are there any legitimate labs in Ireland where you can be tested for gut pathogens?

LegacyUser · 2013-07-01 19:43:28

By gut pathogens I mean parasites or fungi, and perhaps "leaky gut"--basically, a good lab that requires a stool analysis. (Ugh, how fun that would be!). I'm looking to get tested for possible gut parasites. Ideally I wouldn't have to go through my GP, but if I have to that's okay. A google search has led me to BTS…

01-07-2013 7:43pm

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By gut pathogens I mean parasites or fungi, and perhaps "leaky gut"--basically, a good lab that requires a stool analysis. (Ugh, how fun that would be!). I'm looking to get tested for possible gut parasites. Ideally I wouldn't have to go through my GP, but if I have to that's okay.

A google search has led me to BTS Ireland, http://www.btsireland.com/bts/

But the amateurish looking website and the @hotmail.com contact address has set off some "hmmm"s.

Can anyone chime in?

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#2 05-07-2013 11:59am

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Every large hospital laboratory will be able to offer your GP a full range of relevant tests.
Go to your GP. Based on clinical findings the GP can order any relevant test.

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