About Institute for Digestive Wellbeing (IFDW)
IFDW sells several laboratory stool kits with the ordering route arranged for you. GI-MAP includes targeted microbes and stool markers; the selected GI360 Microbiome product focuses on bacterial composition. Interpretation services depend on the product you choose.
Choose a stool-test productCollect and return the lab kitReceive the report and selected review service
Offerings
GI360 Microbiome
$387
one-time
Targeted bacterial abundance and diversity
Narrow Doctor’s Data bacterial PCR microbiome profile; full GI360 chemistry and pathogen modules excluded.
What’s included in GI360 Microbiome
Included
More than 45 targeted bacterial abundance analytes.
Laboratory bacterial diversity measure, separate from proprietary Dysbiosis Index.
Not included
Results
Report
The laboratory report summarizes bacterial abundance, diversity and the Dysbiosis Index.
- Results
- A bacterial PCR profile from the GI360 Microbiome panel.
- Timing
- Allow about 10–15 business days overall.
Collection
Follow the collection and return instructions in your selected laboratory kit; the GI-MAP and GI360 products have different protocols.
Reviews
What people complain about
Long waits and slow replies
Several buyers describe long waits for kits or results and difficulty getting clear updates, with some also disputing refunds when their testing did not proceed as expected.
Stories
Sarah R.
Combining a gut report with ongoing coaching
Sarah was skeptical about virtual gut-health coaching before trying IFDW. She described using a GI-MAP result as part of a personalized program and, three months later, reported better digestion and restored energy, valuing the support around the test as well as the report itself.
ifdw.orgJennifer M.
Finding a direction after years of digestive symptoms
Jennifer turned to IFDW after years of digestive symptoms that had been dismissed as stress. She said the clinic identified SIBO and built a personalized protocol, and that the bloating she had lived with for years was dramatically reduced within eight weeks.
ifdw.orgThings to know
- Choose the report and review option you want.
An optional GI-MAP video interpretation has separate terms from the written-report kit.
- Check the ordering route for your location.
IFDW requires New York customers to collect samples outside New York. Confirm the laboratory will accept your order before purchasing.
Alternatives
Tiny Health · Adult Gut Health Test
Choose a broad shotgun microbial profile and a group review instead of IFDW’s targeted GI-MAP panel. It does not include the same measured stool markers.
$249
Jona · Gut Microbiome Test
Offers a research-linked Action Plan with microbial DNA profiling, rather than IFDW’s targeted GI-MAP panel.
$485
Biomesight · Gut Microbiome Test
Offers bacterial sequencing data and optional practitioner help, rather than IFDW’s targeted GI-MAP panel. Downloadable data is a particular emphasis.
$199
Ombre · Gut Health Test
A bacterial wellness profile with food suggestions, rather than IFDW’s targeted GI-MAP panel. Ombre probiotics are optional separate purchases.
$229.99FAQs
Is GI360 Microbiome the full GI360 panel?
No. The selected Microbiome product focuses on bacterial PCR results. It does not include all chemistry and pathogen modules of the full GI360 panel.
Is the GI-MAP video a live consultation?
The optional expert interpretation is a recorded video. It is separate from a live appointment or personalized treatment program.