gi map test order information

Information About Your GI Map Test Order

Now that you have placed your order here is a list of the next steps as well as links to the instructions for doing the GI Map test, and frequently asked questions.

Instructions For GI Map Test

01

Check your email

You should have received an email confirmation once you have placed your order, if not check junk mail (we will need to be in your safe senders list to send you updates and the results).

02

Your GI-MAP Test Kit will arrive

Once the test kit has been shipped we will update you with the FedEx tracking number, generally the test kit will arrive in 2-5 days depending on where you live.

The kit is sent directly from Diagnostic Solutions lab

*** If you live outside of North America the test kit will come from Designs for Health if you are in Australia or Nordic Labs if you are in other parts of the world.

03

Email us for any questions

Once you receive your test kit read the instructions carefully and if you have any questions after reading the instructions email support@planetnaturopath.com

04

Fill in your details and the date of collection

Ignore the payment and insurance section on the form that you send back with the sample – just fill in your details and the date of collection. (ignore practitioner signature as they have that on file)

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You will receive an email update

When your sample arrives at the lab we will send you an email update, results will be ready in approximately 10-12 business days

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You will receive your results and do your consultation

When the results are ready we will email you a pdf copy, and if you chose the consultation option you will be sent a link to schedule your consultation.

Click Here To Download A PDF Copy Of THE GI Map Test Instructions

*** if you are outside of North America the collection instructions will be the same but follow the shipping instructions that come with your test kit ***

Video Of What Is Included With The GI Map Test

GI Map Test FAQ’s

It is not essential to stop vitamins and minerals before doing the test. Also it is not essential to stop probiotics, digestive enzymes or anti-microbial herbs but remember these supplements may influence your test results – so to get a baseline of your where you are at I recommend stopping these supplements for 4-7 days before testing.


Antibiotics will influence your test results, I recommend waiting 2 weeks after antibiotics before doing the GI Map test to allow the microbiome to normalize after testing. If you have taken antibiotics specifically for a Helicobacter pylori infection I recommend waiting 4 weeks before testing.

I would continue to eat your normal diet. The GI Map test assesses the gliadin IgA marker for an immune response against gluten so if you normally eat gluten or occasionally eat gluten I would make sure you eat some in the days leading up to the test.

However if you already know that gluten is a problem for you continue to avoid.

Yes you can, I recommend higher doses of magnesium citrate as a safe way to get the bowels moving along with being well hydrated, but if you need to take something stronger that is ok.

Yes you can – it sounds like this test will be excellent to help understand the underlying cause of your diarrhea.

I don’t have set protocols and the treatment plan is going to be based around the results and your symptoms. It will usually include diet changes, supplements, stress management and other lifestyle changes to optimize your results.

I would rarely be recommending antibiotics or pharmaceutical medications.

If your coach or nutritionist has recommended that you do the GI Map test they maybe able to help guide you through the results and help with a treatment plan.

If you want to schedule a consultation with Michael from Planet Naturopath this can be done once your results are ready. Even if you are working with someone else you can schedule a consultation for a second opinion as Michael has worked with 1,000’s of clients using the GI Map test.

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