At Aven Clinic, we believe longevity starts in the gut.
Your digestive system fuels immunity, hormones, metabolism, and even brain function. When it’s off balance, your whole system feels it. That’s why we use the GI-MAP™ (GI Microbial Assay Plus) — a DNA-based stool test that reveals what’s really happening in your microbiome so you can restore health from the inside out.
The GI-MAP™ uses advanced quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) technology to identify the DNA of bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses, and H. pylori — even at trace levels that other tests often miss.
This gives your provider a clear picture of your gut ecosystem and helps build a precision plan to correct imbalances, calm inflammation, and optimize performance.
In short: It’s precision medicine for your gut.
Almost every patient can benefit — whether you’re optimizing health or searching for answers to chronic symptoms.
Autoimmune or inflammatory diseases
IBS, IBD, or unexplained digestive distress
Bloating, constipation, or chronic diarrhea
Acne, psoriasis, or eczema
Brain fog, fatigue, or low mood
Anxiety, depression, or poor stress tolerance
Weight-loss resistance or metabolic challenges
Infants and children can also benefit. GI-MAP™ testing offers insight into gut-related conditions connected to ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and chronic digestive complaints.
Your test measures microorganisms and gut health markers across key categories:
Pathogens
Identifies bacterial, viral, and parasitic organisms that may cause illness.
H. pylori & Virulence Factors
Detects infection strains linked to ulcers and gastritis.
Commensal & Keystone Bacteria
Assesses beneficial microbes crucial for nutrient absorption and immune balance.
Opportunistic/Overgrowth Microbes
Reveals excess growth of bacteria that can drive inflammation or “leaky gut.
Fungi & Yeast
Evaluates Candida and other fungi affecting digestion and energy.
Parasites
Screens for common GI parasites and protozoa.
Intestinal Health Markers
Measures digestion, inflammation, gluten reactivity, and intestinal permeability (including calprotectin, sIgA, EDN, zonulin, and pancreatic elastase-1).
Antibiotic Resistance Genes
Identifies microbial resistance markers to guide more effective treatment decisions.
Get deeper diagnostic clarity with targeted add-ons:
Zonulin: Measures intestinal permeability to assess “leaky gut.”
Fecal Gluten Peptide: Detects hidden gluten exposure within the last few days.
Universal Antibiotic Resistance Genes Panel: Screens for 55 genes linked to resistance across 10 antibiotic classes.
StoolOMX™ Panel: Evaluates bile acids and short-chain fatty acids, offering insights into IBS, IBD, and bile acid diarrhea.
Getting started is simple. Testing is backed by decades of scientific research and uses the most advanced DNA technology available.
The GI-MAP™ is the most accurate, comprehensive stool analysis on the market — trusted by clinicians worldwide to guide precision treatment and improve patient outcomes.
Our Commitment: Proven, accurate, and reliable testing rooted in laboratory excellence.
Research: The GI-MAP™ continues to evolve with the latest clinical discoveries.
Results: Clinicians consistently achieve remarkable improvements in patient outcomes.
Technology: Built on the most advanced qPCR testing platform for accuracy and sensitivity.
A licensed healthcare practitioner must order the GI-MAP™ for you — either your own provider or one we can help you connect with.
This ensures your results are interpreted accurately and translated into a treatment plan tailored to you.
Why this matters: The GI-MAP™ is a diagnostic tool designed for serious clinical insight — supporting care for conditions such as autoimmune disease, thyroid dysfunction, parasitic infection, and Crohn’s Disease. Your gut results deserve expert guidance.
Our patient billing process is transparent and simple, and we can assist with insurance and Medicare claims directly.
At Aven Clinic, we don’t guess — we measure.
We use the GI-MAP™ to uncover what’s driving your symptoms, then build a personalized protocol that may include nutrition, peptides, probiotics, and regenerative therapies to restore optimal gut balance and overall vitality.
Your gut is the gateway to long-term wellness. Let’s make sure it’s working for you — not against you.
If you’re ready to understand your body on a deeper level and take control of your health:
Ask your Aven Clinic provider about the GI-MAP™ Gut Panel today.
