Microbiome Dysbiosis Index (PCR) [Referral]

Referral tests are not performed at TVMDL; a processing and shipping fee will apply.

The Dysbiosis Index (DI) is a PCR based assay that quantifies the abundances of 7 bacterial groups and total bacteria and summarizes them into a single number. 

1 g fresh feces

None

Sealed, leak-proof plastic bag with excess air expressed from the bag.

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs.

This test is performed at the Gastrointestinal Laboratory (GI Lab) at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) in College Station, TX. Prices listed for tests performed outside TVMDL may not include referral lab accession fees and are subject to change without notice. A processing and delivery/handling fee is added to all referral tests. Turnaround times vary depending on shipping time and the referral lab’s schedule.