The Comprehensive Gastrointestinal PCR Test at Formans Chemist is an advanced stool-based screening designed to detect a wide spectrum of pathogens affecting the digestive system. Using modern molecular testing, it accurately identifies infections caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
This test is suitable for individuals experiencing ongoing digestive issues or sudden gastrointestinal symptoms. It is also recommended for cases related to foodborne illness, recent travel, or unexplained stomach discomfort, helping to pinpoint the underlying cause quickly and effectively.
Enteroaggregative E. coli
Clostridium difficile Toxin A/B
Enteropathogenic E. coli
Enteroinvasive E. coli / Shigella
Enterotoxigenic E. coli (LT/ST)
Campylobacter spp
Salmonella spp
Plesiomonas shigelloides
Shiga-like toxin producing E. coli O157:H7
Shiga-like toxin producing E. coli stx1/stx2
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Vibrio cholerae
Yersinia enterocolitica
Vibrio vulnificus
Astrovirus
Adenovirus
Norovirus GI/GII
Sapovirus (GI, GII, GIV, GV)
Rotavirus A
Cyclospora cayetanensis
Cryptosporidium spp
Giardia lamblia
Entamoeba histolytica
Private blood testing in Widnes, serving patients across Halton, St Helen’s and Cheshire.
Operated by West Bank Pharmacy, we provide fast, confidential, GP-free blood tests with professional care and rapid results.
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