GI MAP Test Launches Free Cyclospora Guidance Guide
GI MAP Test has launched a complimentary Cyclospora guidance resource guide for customers whose GI-MAP™ stool test detects Cyclospora.
A Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner wrote the resource. It explains what the finding may mean. It helps the customer prepare to speak with a qualified clinician who can treat the infection. And it gives general supportive guidance for digestive recovery once the infection has been cleared (eradicated).
It also recommends practitioner-grade supplements that may help support hydration, the intestinal lining, digestive function and microbiome recovery once the infection is cleared. These recommendations are not intended to treat Cyclospora or replace prescription care.
The resource is for educational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnose a condition, prescribe treatment, or replace care from a licensed healthcare professional.
What the guidance resource covers
The resource
- Explains what Cyclospora is and what a detected result on the GI-MAP™ panel may mean.
- Explains possible sources of contamination to help prevent re-exposure.
- Identifies symptoms that may warrant urgent medical attention rather than a routine appointment.
- Sets general expectations for recovery, including why digestive symptoms may continue after the infection has been treated.
- Provides supportive guidance related to hydration, rest, food intake, and digestive recovery.
- Includes general recommendations for practitioner-grade supplements that may help support the intestinal lining, digestive function, nutrient replenishment, and microbiome recovery after the infection has been appropriately treated.
What the guidance resource does not do
GI MAP Test cannot prescribe medication or provide medical treatment for a parasitic infection. Rather than blur that boundary, we have written the limits directly into the resource. The resource does not provide:
- Prescription medication instructions or dosing
- Individualized medical treatment recommendations
- Alternatives to clinician-prescribed therapy
- A supplement-only treatment plan
- A self-treatment pathway for eliminating the infection
- Diagnosis or interpretation of symptoms in place of medical evaluation
Any practitioner-grade supplement recommendation in the resource has one purpose: to support digestive recovery after appropriate medical treatment has cleared the infection. They are not presented as treatments for Cyclospora, as substitutes for prescription medication, or as individualized medical recommendations.
General supportive-care information — keeping up hydration, resting, and gradually returning to food as tolerated — belongs alongside care directed by a qualified clinician, never instead of it. There is no self-treatment pathway offered for Cyclospora infection.
Customers should review supplements with their clinician or pharmacist, particularly if they are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, managing a medical condition, or continuing to experience significant symptoms.
Why we created it
A positive Cyclospora result tends to leave clients with the same three questions. What does the finding mean? What should I do next? And what does recovery look like after treatment?
We created this guidance resource to clarify the result, help clients prepare for appropriate medical follow-up, and set out a clearer path forward once treatment is complete. Even after the infection is cleared, digestive symptoms can sometimes continue for weeks or longer. That can include changes in bowel habits, food tolerance, digestion and overall gut function.
Treatment addresses the infection itself. Recovery may also take time, and support for the intestinal lining, digestion, nutrient status and gut microbiome. The resource explains this recovery phase. It includes general guidance, and practitioner-grade supplement recommendations meant to support microbiome and digestive recovery after treatment.
Its purpose is to help clients feel informed and supported before, during, and after the clinical treatment process — not to replace a prescriber or provide a self-treatment plan.
Who can request it
The Cyclospora guidance resource is available at no additional cost to anyone who:
- Ordered their GI-MAP™ test through GI MAP Test; and
- Received a result detecting Cyclospora cayetanensis.
The resource is included with the service. There is nothing additional to purchase.
If you ordered your GI-MAP™ test through another practitioner, clinic, distributor, or laboratory, this resource is not included as part of our service. Please take your result back to the provider who ordered the test and contact a qualified clinician who can evaluate and treat the infection.
Ordered through us and received a detected Cyclospora result?
Request your complimentary guidance resource →Send us a request through our contact form using the same email address associated with your order. We will confirm your request by email and provide an estimated delivery time. If you are acutely unwell or experiencing severe symptoms, do not wait for the resource — contact a qualified clinician or seek urgent medical care.
About GI MAP Test
GI MAP Test provides access to the GI-MAP™ comprehensive stool test in the United States and Canada, including access to the practitioner order required for testing. Educational content is reviewed by Madison Ordway, FDN-P, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner.
GI-MAP™ is a trademark of Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, LLC. GI MAP Test works with authorized providers and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory.
This announcement and the Cyclospora guidance resource are provided for general educational purposes only. They are not medical advice and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Customers should discuss their test results, symptoms, treatment, and supplement use with a qualified healthcare professional.
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