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Lab testing

Gut Zoomer: a deeper look at digestion, inflammation, and microbiome patterns

For ongoing bloating, irregularity, reflux, or food reactions: map the gut ecosystem instead of guessing at triggers.

$699lab test cost only
Lab test cost only CLIA-certified lab partners Optional new-patient interpretation
Educational and clinical decision-support only. This test does not diagnose or treat any condition. Assessment and interpretation are purchased separately.
Relevance

This may be worth exploring if...

Your gut has opinions. These are common reasons patients choose Gut Zoomer - each a pattern the test can help investigate.

Bloating after meals
Irregular bowel habits
Reflux or discomfort
Food reactions
Skin flares
Brain fog after eating
Recent antibiotics
Microbiome questions
300+300+ microbes and gut-function markers from a single at-home sample.
Microbiome diversity170+
Pathogens and parasites30+
Digestion and absorption8
Gut lining and permeability4
Gut inflammation6
Testing philosophy

Why specialty testing is different

Normal is not the same as optimal, and a test is not the same as interpretation.

Standard labs often answer
Specialty testing can help ask
Is anything clearly out of range?
Are there early patterns worth investigating?
Do you meet a diagnostic threshold?
What could explain symptoms before a diagnosis exists?
Is one marker abnormal?
How do multiple systems connect?
Next-step context

The report is only the beginning

Gut Zoomer is a specialty stool test that helps evaluate microbiome balance, digestion, gut-lining integrity, and inflammation markers from one at-home sample. Nuvitru uses it as lab data that can be reviewed in a new patient session or care plan, not as a standalone diagnosis.

01Choose the right test

Use the lab menu to match your symptoms and goals to the panel that fits the question.

02Order the lab

Pricing reflects the lab test only; assessment and interpretation are purchased separately.

03Get results in your portal

When results return, they are uploaded to your patient portal and our team texts you.

04Schedule interpretation

Purchase a new patient session or join a care plan to connect the dots and decide next steps.

Fit

Is this the right test for you?

A good fit if...

Ongoing digestive symptoms like bloating, reflux, or irregularity

A history of antibiotics, food reactions, or recurring gut issues

You want data before choosing a gut protocol

You are ready to pair findings with a new patient session or care plan

Maybe not the right fit if...

You need emergency or urgent care

You want a diagnosis or treatment without a clinician evaluation

You want the lab alone to create your plan

A different test may be a better first step for you

Included

What is included

At-home collection kit shipped to your door Sample type: Stool At-home stool collection Estimated turnaround: about 2-3 weeks after the lab receives your sample Results uploaded to your patient portal Text notification when results are available Optional follow-up visit, purchased separately
FAQ

Questions patients ask before ordering

What does Gut Zoomer measure?

It looks at microbiome diversity, pathogens and parasites, digestion and absorption, gut-lining and permeability clues, and inflammation markers - over 300 data points from one stool sample.

Who is this test best for?

People with ongoing bloating, irregularity, reflux, food reactions, or a history of gut disruption who want to understand the ecosystem before choosing a protocol.

Can I take it at home?

Yes. A kit ships to your door and you collect a single small stool sample privately, then mail it back.

How is this different from a standard stool test?

Standard stool tests often screen for a short list of problems. Gut Zoomer maps the broader ecosystem and function, so findings can be connected to your symptoms, nutrition, and next steps.

Is this a diagnostic test?

No. It is an educational and clinical decision-support tool. It highlights patterns to explore with a practitioner and does not, on its own, diagnose or treat any condition.

How long do results take?

Most results return about 2-3 weeks after the lab receives your sample. Timing can vary, and we confirm current turnaround before fulfillment.

Do I need to stop supplements or medications?

Sometimes. Certain supplements or medications can affect specific markers, so we send prep instructions and confirm what to pause. Never stop a prescription without your prescriber's guidance.

Can I order this without becoming a patient?

Yes, you can order without officially becoming a patient, but the care plan is where the magic happens. We encourage you to at least schedule a new patient session to get the most out of your results.

What happens after results come back?

We upload them into your patient portal and send you a text to let you know it has been uploaded. You can text our care team to schedule your new patient session if that is something you're wanting to do.

What if this is not the right test for me?

That is why choosing the right test matters. We can redirect you toward a better first step before a kit ships or a draw is arranged.

Next step

Start with data, leave with a plan.

Want help choosing or interpreting the right lab? Book a new patient session and we will help you choose the test, plan, or care path that fits.