Histamine in stool Test

About this test

Key Benefits

• Measure Histamine in Stool: Analyze histamine levels directly in the digestive system.

• Gut Health Insights: Gain insight into gastrointestinal histamine activity and digestive balance.

• Simple At-Home Testing: Collect your sample easily using a stool test at home.

• Detailed Digital Results: Access your laboratory results online after analysis.

• Support Digestive Health: Identify elevated histamine levels associated with gut-related symptoms.

What This Test Measures

This test measures histamine levels in stool, providing insight into histamine activity within the gastrointestinal tract.

Elevated histamine levels may be associated with:

• Histamine intolerance

• Food-related reactions

• Gastrointestinal inflammation

• Impaired DAO (Diamine Oxidase) activity

• Gut-related immune responses

Unlike blood-based DAO tests, which evaluate the body’s ability to break down histamine, this test measures histamine directly in the digestive system.

About Histamine and Gut Health

Histamine is a naturally occurring compound involved in immune function, digestion, and cellular signaling. In the gut, histamine plays a role in inflammatory and immune-related processes.

Elevated histamine levels in stool may occur in relation to gut imbalance, food sensitivities, inflammatory gastrointestinal conditions, or reduced histamine breakdown. Measuring stool histamine may provide additional insight into digestive health and gut-related symptoms.

How It Works

• Order Your Kit: Purchase your test online.

• Collect Your Sample: Use the stool collection kit at home.

• Send It Back: Mail your sample to the laboratory using the prepaid return envelope.

• Receive Results: Access your digital laboratory results online after analysis.

Sample Collection

The sample is collected using a simple stool test at home. Follow the included instructions carefully and return the sample to the laboratory using the prepaid return packaging provided in the kit.

Accredited Lab and Analysis

Your sample is analyzed in an accredited laboratory using established ELISA technology (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) to ensure accurate and reliable measurement of histamine levels in stool.

Biomarkers included

• Histamine in Stool: Histamine (Stool) is a diagnostic marker used to assess allergic and inflammatory activity in the gastrointestinal tract. Histamine is a biogenic amine released by immune cells in response to allergens and plays a key role in inflammation. Elevated stool histamine levels may indicate conditions such as food allergies, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or mast cell activation, helping guide diagnos

How to prepare

No special preparation is usually required before sample collection. Follow the instructions included in the test kit carefully before collecting your sample.

Frequently asked questions

How does it work? / When do I get my results?

1. Order and receive your kit. 2. Perform the test. 3. Send a sample at the beginning of the week (to avoid delays). 4. Results digitally in 10–15 business days.

Why measure histamine in stool instead of blood?

This test measures histamine directly in the digestive system, providing insight into gut-related histamine activity. We also offer a blood-based Histamine Intolerance Test, while this test specifically focuses on histamine levels in stool.

Customer reviews

4.7/5 (3)

• 5/5 — This gave me the specific data I needed to talk to my nutritionist about my histamine issues. It was much easier than I expected for a stool test.
• 4/5 — Good test for peace of mind.
• 5/5 — Simple to follow instructions and I got my results right around the two-week mark.