Gut Insight Package
Discover What’s Happening Inside Your Gut
Your gut health plays a vital role in your overall well-being, influencing everything from digestion and energy levels to immunity and mental health.
Anyone who experiences gut or digestive problems knows that it can have a big impact on your health and quality of life. Symptoms of gut problems can not only be embarrasing but can reduce your ability to live the life you want to.
Our comprehensive Gut Health Screening offers an in-depth analysis of your digestive system through advanced stool sample investigations and blood tests, providing you with a complete picture of your gut microbiome, inflammation markers, nutrient absorption, and more.
Whether you’re experiencing digestive discomfort, fatigue, or simply want to optimise your health, our expert-led testing and personalised insights will help you take control of your gut and feel your best.
Gut Insight Package - £599
What Is Included In Gut Insight Package?
- Blood test (see below for what is tested)
- GI360 Comphrensive Stool Profile (see below for more details)
- Height to Waist Calculations
- BMI calculations
- Blood Pressure measured
- A review of your blood test results
- A review of you GI360 stool profile results
- Urinalysis
- Advice on ways you can improve your health
- A chance for you to discuss your health and any concerns you have in detail
- A full report of your Gut Insight Package findings a copy emailed to your NHS GP as well.
What Is In The Blood Test?
This profile is a way to assess the impact any gut issues may be having on your health and whether there may be any underlying causes for your symptoms.
This blood test includes:
Liver Function Tests: ALP, ALT, AST,
GGT, Total Protein, Globulin, Albumin,
Bilirubin
Full Blood Count:
Iron, UIBC/TIBC,
Transferrin Saturation, HbA1c, FBC+5-part differential
What information about my gut health will I get from the GI360 Comphrensive Stool Profile?
The GI360 Profile is an innovative, comprehensive and clinically-applicable stool profile, utilising multiplex PCR molecular technology coupled with growth-based culture and ID by MALDI-TOF, sensitive biochemical assays and microscopy to detect and assess the status of pathogens, viruses, parasites and bacteria that may be contributing to acute or chronic gastrointestinal symptoms and disease.
Microbiome Abundance and Diversity:
The GI360 Profile is a gut microbiota DNA analysis tool that identifies and characterises the abundance and diversity of more than 45 targeted analytes that peer-reviewed research has shown to contribute to dysbiosis and other chronic disease states.
The GI360 can identify the presence of pathogenic viruses, bacteria, and parasites using multiplexed, real-time PCR. Viruses are the primary cause of acute diarrhoea, and the least commonly tested. The identification of pathogenic bacteria, viruses and parasites improves treatment strategies and patient outcomes.
The results of the test will give you a Dysbiosis Index.
The Dysbiosis Index (DI) is a calculation with scores from 1 to 5 based on the overall bacterial abundance and profile within the patient’s sample as compared to a reference population. Values above 2 indicate a microbiota profile that differs from the defined normobiotic reference population (i.e. dysbiosis). The higher the DI above 2, the more the sample is considered to deviate from normobiosis.
Additional stool chemistry markers are included to assess digestive efficiency, inflammation and resulting pathology and short chain fatty acid levels reflecting fermentation of fibre.
Who Is This Appointment For?
This appointment is for men and women aged over 18 are having gut issues and would like to investigate their symptoms further.
The package includes an appointment with a private GP to discuss your concerns results and options for treatment to help resolve or reduce your symptoms.
Step Two
Your Gut Insight Package starts with a blood test with one of our Phlebotomists.
Make sure that you are well hydrated before your appointment.
Once you have had your blood test you will we give you the GI360 stool profile kit to complete at home and post back to the lab.
Step Three
Your blood test results will be back in 48 hours.
Your GI360 stool profile results will be back 18 days after they have been received at the lab.
Once we have recieved those results we will contact you to book your 30 Minute face to face GP Appointment.
Step Four
You will have your face to face appointment with one of our private GPs.
They will discuss your GI360 stool profile and blood test results and any health concerns that you have.
If you need any further appointments or follow up investigations these can be arranged at an additional cost.
Step Five – Final Step
We will compile your Gut Insight Package report and email it to you within 48 hours.
With your consent we will send a copy of your Gut Insight Package report to your NHS GP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Private General Practitioners
Dr James Cave (He/Him)
GP
James is a senior General Practitioner with over 30 years of experience. He has a wealth of experience in all aspects of medicine including Cardiovascular disease (particularly the management of cholesterol and blood pressure), Respiratory diseases, Endocrine, ENT, Musculoskeletal, and Rheumatology.
His work as Editor-in-Chief of the medical journal Drug & Therapeutics Bulletin means he has significant expertise in understanding the pros and cons of drugs and enjoys working with patients to understand what might be best for them rather than satisfying a target set elsewhere.
He has a particular interest in the care of the elderly and does offer a visiting service. He believes passionately in personal care and understands how difficult it has become for people to see their GP. Whether you have a new problem, would like time to really talk through an ongoing issue, or just get a second opinion James will be delighted to help.
In addition to general consultations, he offers soft-tissue and joint injections for such problems as frozen shoulders, arthritis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, Morton’s neuroma, and trigger finger.
In 2009 James was honoured with an OBE for services to medicine.
Dr Barbara Barrie (She/Hers)
GP
Having qualified from Edinburgh University in 1989, I have worked in the NHS for 34 years, mainly as a GP Partner, but I have also had short spells employed as a Salaried GP and GP Retainer.
In addition, I have been a Macmillan GP, an Out of Hours GP working regular weekend sessions, and a GP in Palliative Medicine.
My clinical interests are Mental Health, Women’s health, and Palliative Medicine but in my day-to-day practice, I cover all aspects of primary care.
I am qualified to fit intrauterine devices (coils) for contraception, HRT, and in the management of heavy menstrual bleeding, as well as ring pessaries for management of gynaecological prolapse.
In addition, I perform steroid knee injections to help with knee pain due to arthritis.
Aside from work, I enjoy walking my 3 dogs, ski- ing, and singing in a local choir.
Dr Susan Connell (She/Hers)
GP
I qualified from Charing Cross & Westminster Medical School in 1993 & as a General Practitioner in 2001. I have a passion for Medicine & for thorough, holistic care. I look forward to meeting you & helping you to shape your health goals.
Dr Tom Morgan (He/Him)
GP
Dr. Tom Morgan qualified in medicine from The University of Bristol in 2011, following a degree in Physiology at The University of Southampton. His medical training took place across various hospitals and GP practises within Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Currently, he works as a GP Partner at The Boathouse Surgery in Pangbourne and has previously worked in various GP
practices across Reading and Oxfordshire.
With a keen interest in all aspects of primary care, Dr. Morgan has a particular passion for mental health, the care of the elderly and Men's health. He worked for seven years at the Reading Mental Health Crisis Team, where he managed complex and urgent mental health issues. Additionally, he played a vital role in establishing a new mental health service in Berkshire to enhance collaboration between primary and secondary care.
Believing in the importance of family medicine, He emphasizes that developing a strong relationship with patients is essential for understanding their concerns and providing effective care. He values the time afforded by private general practice to fully grasp each patient's situation and collaborate on a tailored care plan.
He lives in South Oxfordshire with his wife, two energetic boys, and their adored golden retriever. He enjoys family life and the beautiful countryside of the region, as well as watching cricket when time allows.
He looks forward to working with you to support your health and well-being
Our Phlebotomist
Jo Clarke (She/Her)
Phlebotomist
I have been performing Phlebotomy for adults and children since 2001.
I have worked in various Hospital and Clinical settings for the NHS and Private sector. I offer Phlebotomy Services, Well Person Checks and Electrocardiograms at Total Health West Berkshire
My weekends are filled with spending time with my husband, 2 children and 3 year old grandson, and hopefully once a year sitting on a sandy beach somewhere very hot.
How Do I Get A Health Screening?
Contact Total Health West Berkshire
Once you have decided on the right appointment for you then you can go online, call us, whats app us or send us an email to book your appointment.
Email Confirmation
Once your appointment has been booked you will receive an email confirmation and an intake form will be sent to you to fill complete.
Intake Form
It is important that you complete this form, especially if you are booking blood tests, as we need some information from you to book your blood tests.
Pre Appointment Reminder
We will be happy to help you.
Sharon Munday
Clinic Manager
Brianna Brasil
Receptionist