Gut check for breastfed infants

Only for Germany and Austria

• We would like to point out that these tests and the shipping processes are optimized for Germany and Austria and are prepaid.
• Samples must be delivered to the German laboratory within 4 days. This cannot be guaranteed for samples shipped from other countries!
• Orders from countries other than Germany and Austria are therefore at your own risk. In this case, we only accept the payment method "Prepayment (directly to us)", as customers cannot then cancel the purchase, e.g., because the sample arrived at the laboratory unusable through their own fault. Purchases made with any other payment methods that customers could unlawfully reverse will be immediately canceled and refunded.
• You can find more information about this from the manufacturer!

For the assessment of intestinal flora development in the breastfed infant

The intestinal flora plays an outstanding role for the well-being and health of infants and young children. Microbial colonisation not only influences the immunological development of the child; during the first 12 months the intestinal flora is also particularly sensitive, which can affect the establishment of a stable microecological environment.

The stimulation of NK cell and macrophage activity on the one hand, and the promotion of sIgA synthesis on the other, are ensured by the diverse immunogenic properties of various gut-typical microbial species. Of particular importance is the immune-homeostatic effect, which is ultimately essential for a balanced TH1/TH2 equilibrium as well as for the establishment and maintenance of oral tolerance. This makes it clear that the intestinal flora constitutes a primary protective factor with regard to atopic risks in childhood.

Furthermore, in infants an allergic inflammation of the colonic and rectal mucosa can lead to intestinal bleeding in the area of the colon. Concerned parents may notice regular or occasional blood admixtures in the form of blood streaks or small amounts of blood when changing nappies.

Indications for stool diagnostics in infants:

• as part of prevention to monitor the development of the microecological environment
• formula feeding
• caesarean deliveries
• preterm birth
• increased allergy risk
• abdominal complaints / colic
• after antibiotic treatment
• blood in the stool

Suitable up to an age of 12 months

The test kit includes:

• 1 instruction for sample collection
• 1 instruction for retrieving results
• 1 sample submission form
• 1 guarantee certificate
• 1 sample container including label in shipping container
• 1 shipping pouch

How does the ordering process work?

After placing your order the desired test package will be sent to you with a detailed set of instructions. You place your sample in a sample container and send it in the provided envelope to Mediveres' partner laboratory GANZIMMUN Diagnostics GmbH, and after 5–7 days you will receive a report with an assessment of your profile.