Presented by Joel Mortensen, PhD
The GI360 from Doctor’s Data was developed to provide a complete, clinically meaningful view of the microbiome. Gut health cannot be assessed through a single method, which is why GI360 is built on five pillars: molecular testing to evaluate GI abundance and diversity of key bacteria, PCR assays for pathogens, culture and susceptibilities, parasitology by PCR and conventional methods, and stool chemistries to evaluate host response and inflammation. Suspecting H. pylori? H. pylori is available as an add-on test to the GI360. Dr. Mortensen explains that H. pylori detection offers valuable insight, but symptoms and clinical context must guide decisions. Detection alone doesn’t always mean treatment is needed. Shotgun Metagenomics Dr. Mortenson explains why large next-generation sequencing (NGS) datasets are powerful for research but not yet validated for clinical decision-making. The presence in genetic data doesn’t always equal expression or impact on health.