Intestinal check infant not breastfed

Assessing the development of intestinal flora in breastfed infants

The intestinal flora is crucial for the well-being and health of infants and young children, and the microbial colonisation of the intestine can have an effect on immunological development, but the intestinal flora is also particularly sensitive and exposed to many disruptive stimuli, especially in the first 12 months. This can influence the stability of the microecological environment.

The stimulation of NK cell and macrophage activity on the one hand and the stimulation of sIgA synthesis on the other is ensured by the diverse immunogenic properties of various intestinal germ species. Of particular importance is the immunohomeostatic effect, which is ultimately essential for a balanced TH1/TH2 balance and for the development and maintenance of oral tolerance. This makes it clear that the intestinal flora is a primary protective factor with regard to atopic risks in childhood.

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

This test is designed for breastfed infants.

Indications for faecal diagnostics in infants:

• As part of prevention to monitor the development of the microbiological environment
• bottle feeding
• Caesarean section deliveries
• early birth
• Increased risk of allergies
• Abdominal complaints / colic
• after antibiotics
• Blood in the stool

Suitable up to the age of 12 months

The test kit includes:

• 1 instruction for sample collection
• 1 set of instructions for requesting results
• 1 sample receipt
• 1 guarantee certificate
• 1 sample container incl. label in shipping container
• 1 envelope

How does the ordering process work?

The link"To article" will take you to the manufacturer's website where you can purchase the product. After your order, Medivere will send you the desired test pack with detailed instructions. You place your sample in a tube and send it in a prepared envelope to Medivere's partner laboratory, GANZIMMUN DIAGNOSTICS AG. You will receive a report with the evaluation of your profile after approx. 5-7 working days.