GI Cognition

GI Cognition provides gastrointestinal diagnostic tests and consultations, including home breath test kits and in-clinic investigations.

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Quick overview

It offers mobile physiology testing at hospitals and clinics, and remote diagnostic reporting for referring clinicians and laboratories.

Home tests include SIBO, IMO, lactose, fructose and H. pylori breath tests.
SIBO and IMO tests are available with glucose or lactulose substrates.
In-clinic investigations include manometry, reflux monitoring and belching assessment.
Consultations are offered online or in clinic by prior booking, with follow-up appointments available.
The website provides test instructions, educational articles and a patient portal.

Introduction

GI Cognition provides gastrointestinal diagnostic tests and consultations. Its services include home breath testing, in-clinic investigations and diagnostic reporting.

The range includes tests for SIBO, intestinal methanogen overgrowth, lactose and fructose malabsorption, and H. pylori. GI Cognition also offers investigations covering reflux, motility and belching.

What GI Cognition offers

Patients can order home breath test kits or book in-clinic tests and consultations. The service also includes online consultations, mobile gastrointestinal physiology testing at hospitals and clinics, and remote diagnostic reporting for clinicians and laboratories.

Product and service categories

SIBO and IMO breath tests

Home breath tests are available for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, known as SIBO, and intestinal methanogen overgrowth, known as IMO. There are also combined SIBO and IMO tests. These tests come with a choice of glucose or lactulose substrates.

Other breath tests

GI Cognition offers home breath tests for lactose intolerance, fructose intolerance and H. pylori. The lactose and fructose tests use hydrogen breath analysis. In-clinic breath testing includes SIBO, lactose and fructose tests, as well as intestinal permeability and hydrogen and methane breath tests.

In-clinic investigations

In-clinic investigations include oesophageal manometry and high-resolution manometry. Reflux investigations include 24-hour monitoring and pH-impedance testing. Supragastric belching assessment and gut microbiome testing and analysis are also offered.

Consultations

Consultations are available online by video or in clinic, with appointments booked in advance. They can include a discussion of symptoms, medical history, previous reports and test results. Test recommendations and prescriptions may be provided where appropriate, and follow-up consultations are available.

Services for hospitals and clinicians

GI Cognition offers mobile gastrointestinal physiology testing at hospitals and clinics. It also provides remote interpretation and diagnostic reporting for referring clinicians and laboratories. Patients can receive a copy of their test results and can choose for their clinician to receive a copy too.

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Using the website

The website offers online ordering for home tests and appointment booking for consultations. It also has a patient portal and account facility, a contact form and a newsletter sign-up.

Test kit instructions are available, alongside articles on topics including SIBO, constipation and reflux testing.

Notable features

Home test kits include instructions for taking breath samples at home. The samples are analysed in a laboratory, and the patient receives an interpreted report.

Frequently asked questions

Which home breath tests are available?

Home tests cover SIBO, IMO, lactose intolerance, fructose intolerance and H. pylori. Combined SIBO and IMO testing is also available.

What options are there for SIBO testing?

GI Cognition offers SIBO testing both in clinic and through home test kits. Home tests are available with glucose or lactulose substrates.

Can I book an online consultation?

Yes, consultations are available by video. In-clinic consultations are also offered, and appointments must be booked in advance.

Can a prescription be provided during a consultation?

A prescription may be provided if required. Consultations can also include recommendations for further diagnostic tests.

What information can I bring to a consultation?

Medical history, test results, reports and previous doctors’ recommendations can be brought to the discussion. The merchant says bringing them is not mandatory.

How will I receive my test results?

Results are available by email. Patients can also choose for their clinician to receive a copy.

Are instructions available for home tests?

Home test kits include instructions for taking samples. Relevant test instructions can also be downloaded from the individual test pages.

Key takeaways

Home breath tests cover SIBO, IMO, lactose, fructose and H. pylori.
In-clinic investigations include manometry, reflux monitoring and belching assessment.
Consultations are available online and in clinic by prior booking.
Mobile testing is offered at hospitals and clinics, while remote reporting is available to referring clinicians and laboratories.
The website includes test instructions, articles and a patient portal.

Summary

GI Cognition brings together home breath tests, in-clinic gastrointestinal investigations and consultations. It also offers mobile testing and diagnostic reporting services for healthcare organisations and clinicians.